Commercial Manager - Maritime Tech & Bids (Hybrid)

1st Executive Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology company is seeking a Commercial Manager to shape the success of high-profile radar products. In this role, you will support a busy Commercial team through customer contracts, develop commercial strategies, and lead negotiations with clients. We seek individuals with a strong customer focus, solid grounding in commercial principles, and understanding of contract law. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent corporate benefits, including a pension and private health offerings.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Flexible wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Employee share options

Private health offerings

Discounted schemes

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in commercial principles, ideally within defence or advanced engineering sector.
• Experience guiding or managing people and fostering effective team relationships.
• Good awareness of integrated bid and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy Commercial team across various customer contracts and bids.
• Own strategies for pricing, contract development, and margin growth.
• Lead customer negotiations ensuring alignment with commercial objectives.
• Prepare bid materials and lead commercial reviews with Bid Teams.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Negotiation skills

Understanding of contract law

Ability to manage risks

Job description

A leading maritime technology company is seeking a Commercial Manager to shape the success of high-profile radar products. In this role, you will support a busy Commercial team through customer contracts, develop commercial strategies, and lead negotiations with clients. We seek individuals with a strong customer focus, solid grounding in commercial principles, and understanding of contract law. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent corporate benefits, including a pension and private health offerings.