Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager Chichester Salary / Package Negotiable My client is a dynamic, fast-track business that has experienced impressive growth for several years and made an industry-leading reputation for themselves in their sector. As the business continues to develop, they’ve created a new permanent opportunity to join their senior team as Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will work with peers from 3 different company divisions to devise, implement and manage a commercial function which is heavily focused on the company’s pricing strategy and sales analysis. You will have an impact at the decision-making level and influence the company’s profitability directly. There is definitely scope for this role to progress to Commercial Director and for this individual to quickly recruit and train a team to support them. This is an exciting time to join this evolving organisation and play a key role in their continued success. Role overview: Take ownership of a newly created function, with a high level of autonomy Devise a pricing strategy that allows the overall achievement of company objectives (turnover, stock turn and profit margin) Undertake analysis of all data sources to assist with pricing strategy Evaluate suitable software providers for the systemisation of pricing Oversee the design of bespoke in-house pricing systems if appropriate Partner all functions of the business to understand cost bases and their impact Analyse historical sales data to identify high/low performing products Develop supply chain and forecasting, ensuring sufficient stock is held ahead of seasonal peaks Work with Sales/Marketing to develop longer term pricing strategies and support sales activities Work with Purchasing to determine launch pricing, specific 'into stock’ dates, stock out management and reduction in overstock / discontinued lines About you: You have related experience in a product based, busy company environment You are a deeply inquisitive person that questions why something happened and looks to understand You are very numerate and have the ability to review data, analyse it and draw conclusions You have excellent memory recall You are an excellent manager of your own time and can work in a fast and efficient way You are diligent in the way you approach your work, and you operate well under pressure Please apply via website or contact Georgina ta Harvey John for more information.