Commercial Manager
the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a professional, experienced, passionate and results-driven Commercial Manager to join our Commercial team. This is a pivotal role in shaping the financial and contractual success of our organisation. We are looking for a candidate that shares our aims and ambitions, an individual with talent and commitment.
The candidate will be responsible for delivering sales, managing project work; undertaking negotiations, and identifying new business opportunities from existing clients, including property managers, facilities managers and site managers. You will work closely with the Operations team to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
your responsibilities
- Develop and implement sale strategies aligned with company goals
- Lead contract negotiations with existing clients, suppliers, and partners
- Manage pricing strategies, cost controls, ensuring margin optimisation
- Identify and pursue new revenue streams and business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
what you’ll need
- A full clean driving licence
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager role within the landscaping sector
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety
- Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and improve profitability
- Experience managing contracts and complex agreements
- IOSH certificate preferred but not essential
company benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent opportunities for promotion
- Training and development
- Pensions are available in line with prevailing legislation
- Discretionary Christmas Bonus Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support programme)
about us
Benchmark is a multi-award-winning national service provider, dedicated to providing the full range of exceptional grounds maintenance services. We are one team working towards one vision. We take pride in delivering exceptional standards of work – adding value, being flexible, proactive and going that extra mile.
our people
We are committed to working in ways that are good for people and good for the natural environment – this is our mission and we are dedicated to delivering it. We are pleased to have received the Investors in People Platinum Accreditaion and fully endorse the philosophy that good people make a great business. People are the engine of success for responsible, sustainable and profitable businesses.
our team testimonials
“I’ve seen a very strong emphasis on customer service since I’ve been here. Internally, everyone bends over backwards for you. It’s been a real eye opener for me, coming from another company!”
“Information flows are good, and when you feed up your suggestions, action does happen.”
“There are good structures for communication. Managers are very good at listening and respond accordingly.”