commercial manager Warwick, West Midlands, England
Job description
Commercial Manager - Warwick- Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience
Join our dynamic team at Volvo Buses based at our Warwick headquarters. Our new electric bus range is growing in the marketplace, it is, therefore a hugely exciting time to join our team. As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the wider business and contributing to the success of our electric bus venture. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing a team of dedicated employees, ensuring efficient sales administration processes as well as, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What we have to offer:
- Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
- Company bonus: Enjoy a 5% yearly bonus provided by the company.
- Pension scheme: Matched up to 7% of your salary, including death in service cover.
- Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
- Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
- Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
- Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts. Make use of our on-site gym.
- Convenient amenities: Benefit from free on-site parking.
Enhanced family-friendly policies:
We value work-life balance and offer enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity leave with 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay, as well as 5-week paternity leave.
Who you will be working with include but is not limited to:
As Commercial Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage and develop the team. Collaborate with a talented team and contribute to their professional growth. You will also be working with various stakeholders such as;
- Sales team: Work closely with the sales team to support their efforts, capture market insights, and provide vital sales support.
- Bodybuilders: Engage and foster relationships with external bodybuilders, shipping lines, export and customs.
- Aftermarket team: Work alongside the aftermarket team to ensure a seamless customer experience and support post-sales activities.
By working closely with these stakeholders, you will play a vital role in supporting the wider business.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and develop the Sales Support Team, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Manage stakeholder relationships with all parties involved, including body builders, shipping lines, and export and customs.
- Manage production programs to meet customer and bodybuilder objectives while maximising the organisation's goals.
- Ensure timely collection and allocation of payments according to agreed T&Cs.
- Collaborate with Business Control to ensure sales procedures and channels comply with group customs and trade practices.
- Maintain the Customer Management database (CRM) and work with the group to drive system improvements.
- Support cross-functional tender teams in developing and delivering tender submissions.
- Ensure compliance with internal Volvo Policies and Procedures and Volvo Buses Business Manual.
Key Skills:
- Ability to lead and support a team
- An understanding of project management
- Background in Bus, truck or manufacturing industry would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills and a team player mindset.
- Numeracy skills with knowledge of financial and accounting processes, including credit control and debt collection.
- Good understanding of business and Strong commercial acumen
- Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Target-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Experienced user of Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
Join the Volvo Group today and be part of a leading global organisation! If you know someone who would excel in the Commercial Manager position at Warwick, we encourage you to refer them or share this opportunity with them.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
