Job Description

Position:

Commercial Manager

Salary:

60,000 - 70,000 per annum DOE

Hours:

40 /week MON-FRI (Flexible Working + x1 Day Remote /Week)

Location:

Fareham, PO16 8XB


Are you interested in working for a company that's been listed for 5 years running on the '

Top 100 Best Companies to Work For

'?


Here at

Williams

, the largest independent supplier of

plumbing and heating

materials in the country, we're looking for a proven Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team at our central support offices in

Fareham

!


Are you a 'go-getter'!? If you're a confident, bold and enterprising character that can share their commercial expertise and make their 'stamp' on Williams - then keep reading...


As our Commercial Manager, your focus will be growing sustainable profit by managing the commercial performance of product categories and other commercial initiatives. Industry knowledge is preferred, and we are particularly interested in speaking with candidates with exposure working in a similar commercial position for

plumbing and heating

merchants', plumbing and heating wholesalers', or generalist builders' merchants or wholesalers.

As our Commercial Manager you'll be:

Owning all aspects of your product category and proactively driving performance. Creating ambitious yet achievable strategies for product categories / suppliers and their implementation. Keeping informed on the performance of your category and the wider competitive landscape. Negotiating the best possible commercial terms with suppliers and monitoring their performance. Collaborating with multiple internal departments to drive GP influencing activities. Supporting our sales teams on topics regarding suppliers, products and pricing. Building strong relationships with suppliers and key strategic partners. Identifying and acting on realised commercial opportunities. Utilising various pricing models and creating promotions. Line managing a Commercial Assistant.

To achieve this, you'll have:

A strong background in product, buying, sales, pricing, marketing, and supply chain. The ability to take considered and rounded analytical views that result in clear and strong decision making. Experience in creating and developing strategic plans that align with wider business goals. Experience in building and implementing successful product category strategies. A natural desire to unlock greater efficiencies and effectiveness from their team The ability to move between strategic viewpoints and tactical action with ease. The courage to challenge the status quo in your drive for greater effectiveness. A proven track record of building strong internal and external relationships. Creative flair when planning promotional activities. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Line management experience (preferred but not essential).

Some of our excellent benefits include:

33 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service. Training and development opportunities specific to you. Discounted shopping platform & gym membership. Private medical insurance for the whole family. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes. Company discount on our products. Contributory pension scheme. Life Assurance.

So what are you waiting for!? Apply to be our NEW Commercial Manager - Today!