Commercial Manager - #192477

Commercial Manager - Civils & Lintels (Kirkby in Ashfield/ Hybrid) - Drive Commercial Growth. Build Strategic Relationships. Deliver Results.

Civils & Lintels main aim is to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations, we know our people are at the heart of ensuring this happens which is why we are always on the lookout to recruit the best around. Whether it’s civils engineering or lintels, our customers rely on the in-depth knowledge of our depot teams so we make it our priority to provide the best training to ensure our colleagues are able to offer their expert advice and support.

Tomorrow’s construction projects will be more planet-friendly and people-friendly than ever before. Civils & Lintels exists to help achieve that mission with the latest products and the best advice, delivered exactly where and when needed. Every day, we’re proud to be part of a better tomorrow.

Reporting to the Civils & Lintels Commercial Director, the Commercial Manager leads a team and works closely with key Group stakeholders across areas including digital platform development, stock and range management, project delivery, supply chain and pricing and post-invoice margin support. The role is focused on enhancing and simplifying the colleague experience by modernising systems, streamlining processes and policies, and delivering clear, effective support to drive engagement, performance and, above all, exceptional customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support a team of specialists, helping them grow and perform at their best
• Drive continuous improvement across all areas, always looking for smarter, simpler ways of working
• Bring teams together and streamline processes to make day-to-day operations more efficient
• Take the lead on digital strategy, keeping momentum high and exploring new opportunities including AI
• Spot and deliver new business opportunities in line with senior leadership priorities
• Keep key systems running smoothly, using tools like Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI to support decision-making
• Stay on top of pricing, making sure we remain competitive in the market
• Manage key projects and annual cycles (e.g. year-end, reward, system updates), keeping everything on track and within budget
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, working closely with Group Supply Chain to meet evolving digital expectations
• Champion simplicity - cutting through complexity in processes, policies and ways of working to improve how we operate
  
  

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind - and there’s no judgment in asking.

What You’ll Bring:

You’ll bring solid experience leading and developing teams, with a natural ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders. With a background in complex, multi-site organisations, you’re comfortable working across shared services and have a good understanding of areas like employee relations and payroll. You’re confident using data, managing policies and processes, and handling the detail that keeps things running smoothly. Experience working with multiple systems or integrations means you understand how to get the best out of tools and drive best practice. You stay curious and proactive - keeping up to date with trends and changes, spotting opportunities and sharing insight. Just as importantly, you build connections across the business and wider group to collaborate, share knowledge and see the bigger picture. You’ll also bring at least five years’ experience in a commercially focused leadership role.

What’s in it For You:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and development programmes to support your growth
  
  

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

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