Commercial Manager

4 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Commercial/Operations Business Unit Manager

  • Annual Salary: £60k - £75k depending on experience
  • Location: Midlands
  • Job Type: Full-time

This is a very exciting opportunity for a Commercial Operations Distribution Manager to play an instrumental role in the setup and growth of the new UK operations side of this niche European company with a turnover of over £22 million. This new site will be their first UK Operation for distribution to clients in the UK. This position is ideal for a candidate with a background in running a distribution business. You would also need experience or exposure to warehouse operations operational management responsibility including overseeing financials, setting up warehouse processes, logistics, managing stock and deliveries, and recruiting the first warehouse staff and eventually be more involved with dealing with clients and generate new business from the UK contacts they have.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Daily management and coordination of (commercial) activities in the UK
  • Deciding in collaboration on a suitable location for the distribution centre (DC)
  • Setting up a stock/purchasing/logistics process in collaboration between the Netherlands, the UK and foreign suppliers
  • Collaboratively setting up all preconditions required to be operational (services and materials)
  • Drawing up a commercial development plan for the UK BU in line with the Dutch development strategy
  • Drawing up an operational development plan in line with the commercial development plan
  • Acquire and manage new business.
  • Managing and developing optimal customer relationships and customer experience
  • Implementing a pricing strategy in the UK
  • Manage resources and ensure responsible spending
  • Willing to travel to the Netherlands at least twice a year
  • Part of the training program is a 2x2 week visit to the Netherlands

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • A background in operational management within a distribution company and have had exposure to warehouse operations and Business Development
  • Confidence in client contact and relationship building to create new business
  • Ability to manage a business unit effectively.
  • No specific product knowledge required; training will be provided.
  • Willingness to travel to the Netherlands for initial training and periodically for business needs.
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Benefits:

  • Two annual bonuses
  • The culture is very family-like, open honest and fair to all
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension

How to apply:

To apply for this Business Unit Manager position, please submit your CV

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