Commercial Manager

  • WR Engineering
  • Knutsford, Cheshire
  • Apr 23, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with experience leading an internal sales team? Do you understand the nuances of a manufacturing / engineering business?

I'm supporting a global manufacturer in their search for a confident sales leader to drive their internal sales and bid function. You'll be responsible for improving margin, tightening up how bids are reviewed, and ensuring deliverable results.



The Role;

  • Leading the internal sales team
  • Owning bid governance
  • Managing contracts and risk
  • Working across the business
  • Improving margin and order quality
  • Driving better processes
  • Influencing stakeholders


You;

Essential:

  • Experience in a senior commercial, sales, or bid leadership role within engineering or manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of contracts and commercial risk
  • Experience managing internal sales or bid teams
  • Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
  • Commercially focused, with good analytical and decision-making skills

Desirable:

  • Background in valves, oil & gas, or similar engineered products
  • Experience working with global operations or complex supply chains
  • Exposure to both commercial and operational roles

Benefits:

  • Salary to 100k
  • Car Allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced Pension

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.