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Commercial Bids Manager

WR EngineeringKnutsford, Cheshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Jun 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£100k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

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.

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