Commercial Manager
Candidate Source
You'll oversee cost control and administration within an established UK-wide fleet services operation, combining team leadership with financial analysis, supplier management, contract negotiation and process improvement. It's a role where you'll have the scope to identify what's costing the business time or money, put stronger processes in place and directly influence commercial performance.
What’s in it for you
- £36,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Increased holiday entitlement linked to length of service
- Healthcare scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment incentive awards
- The opportunity to influence profitability, processes and operational performance across a nationwide fleet operation
Your responsibilities as Commercial Manager
- Lead the day-to-day performance of the cost control and administration teams, ensuring effective training, resources and performance management are in place
- Manage WIP invoicing and cost control activity, keeping processing efficient while working within agreed budgets and targets
- Analyse repair and operational costs, challenging discrepancies and ensuring charges remain in line with contractual agreements and SLAs
- Manage supplier relationships, contracts and negotiations, reviewing financial and operational performance against agreed KPIs
- Oversee key processes including customer contracts, RPI/CPI rate increases, customer implementation and contract termination
- Improve processes across departments through effective SOPs, performance reporting and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
What we’re looking for in a Commercial Manager
- Proven fleet operations experience gained within fleet management, transport or logistics
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to assess and analyse vehicle repair costs
- Demonstrable experience of cost control, supplier management and contract negotiation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with experience using data to support decisions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems and fleet management software
If you're ready to use your fleet knowledge and commercial expertise to improve processes, control costs and make a measurable impact on business performance, apply today for this Commercial Manager opportunity.
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