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    Commercial Manager

    Sales
    WR Engineering
    Cheshire, Knutsford
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    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 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.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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