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Permanent

Commercial Manager

WR Engineering
Knutsford
money-bag £80000 - £100000/annum + company benefits
Posted: 17 July 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Ref: 225386014

Commercial Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager / Bids Manager with experience leading an internal sales team? Do you understand the contractual 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 #1 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.

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