c. £70k plus bonus and benefits
About the Business
This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class specialist engineering business operating at the cutting edge of packaging handling technology - part of a wider group that has built a reputation as one of the most established and respected names in industrial packaging machinery globally.
With an international footprint, blue-chip customer base, and a reputation built over decades, the group provides the scale, resource and ambition - while this business operates with the agility, technical depth and collaborative culture of a specialist engineering team. You'll have the best of both worlds: the autonomy to shape something meaningful, backed by the strength of a world-leading organisation.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of this packaging handling systems business. This is a genuinely rare position - one that sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, engineering innovation, and customer partnership.
You'll work closely with project engineers and customers to deliver optimised, cost-effective solutions, while leading the development of commercial processes that drive efficiency, quality and profitability. If you're technically credible, commercially sharp, and energised by complexity rather than intimidated by it - this could be the most interesting role you've ever had.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting new and existing business development to advance, compete and differentiate world-class conveyor/handling systems from the competition
Leading the development, performance and maintenance of commercial processes to maximise efficiency, service quality and profitability
Collaborating with project engineers and customers to deliver optimised, cost-effective engineering solutions
Reviewing and developing operational processes to enhance the design function and improve customer communication
Travelling UK and internationally to support business growth and customer relationships
What We're Looking For
This role calls for someone who combines technical depth with commercial acumen - a lateral thinker who is as comfortable reviewing a SolidWorks model as they are negotiating a commercial proposal.
Essential:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a design, commercial or technical engineering role
Minimum 2 years in a commercial role
HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering
In-depth understanding of material handling equipment/systems
Proven experience of engineering design principles related to material handling equipment
Strong CAD / SolidWorks proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems
The right person will also be:
A clear, confident communicator at all levels
Customer-centric with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity
Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
Benefits
Circa £70,000 base salary
Up to 15% annual bonus
BUPA private health insurance
Health cash plan
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance policy
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Flexible start and finish times
This is an executive-level appointment and a genuine opportunity to shape the commercial future of a technically outstanding business within a globally respected engineering group.
Please contact Jess at Cubed Talent for a confidential discussion or apply with a CV.