Commercial Manager - Transport & Warehousing in Manchester
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Job Description
Manchester\n\n£60K + additional benefits\n\nOur client are a fast-growing logistics business specialising in general haulage, contract distribution, and warehousing solutions across the UK. With a reputation built on reliability, flexibility, and customer focus, they deliver tailored logistics services to clients. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will take ownership of all commercial activity across the business - from client development and contract negotiation to pricing strategy and margin management. You'll play a key role in shaping the company's growth trajectory, ensuring profitable contracts, long-term partnerships, and operational excellence across our haulage and warehousing network.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead all commercial and business development activity across general haulage and warehousing operations.\n\nDevelop and execute sales strategies to attract and retain profitable clients.\n\nNegotiate and manage key customer contracts, ensuring commercial terms maximise margin and service performance.\n\nWork closely with the operations team to ensure service delivery aligns with customer expectations and contractual KPIs.\n\nAnalyse revenue and cost performance to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.\n\nLead tender submissions and oversee pricing models for new business and renewals.\n\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and strategic partners.\n\nSupport the leadership team with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial reporting.\n\nContribute to the company's long-term strategy, brand development, and market positioning.\n\nExperience:\n\nProven experience in a commercial, business development, or account management role within general haulage or 3PL logistics.\n\nStrong negotiation, pricing, and contract management skills.\n\nExcellent communication and relationship-building abilities across all levels.\n\nAnalytical mindset with a focus on margin improvement and performance data.\n\nConfident influencing senior stakeholders and leading commercial discussions.\n\nProcessing Your Data \n\nBis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only.
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