Are you an experienced Commercial Manager able to act in a specialist advisor capacity in all things commercial, contractual and procurement? Are you a subject matter expert in Social Housing Asset Management, Construction & Building Safety, Sustainability &/or Carbon Reduction and Energy Efficiency and do you have the experience necessary to act in a specialist advisor capacity? If so, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Commercial Manager for a Business Consultancy that provides Procurement, Asset Management & Development Consultancy to social housing customers.
The main purpose of the role is to lead the commercial and contract functions cross procurement frameworks and activity. Your day-to-day activities will include ensuring that contractual and commercial arrangements are robust, compliant and aligned to acceptable risk profiles; that responsibilities and liabilities are communicated; advise stakeholders on the drafting of contractual documentation; manage a stock of core contracts, forms, and bespoke agreements; support the award of new contracts and associated governance; utilise specialist subject matter expertise to advise on JCT contracts, RICS consultancy appointments, TAC-1/FAC/similar contracts, material supply & framework contracts, and pre-construction services agreements.
Must Have
Previous experience in a strategic Commercial Management capacity within Social Housing Asset Management; Repairs & Maintenance, Construction/Residential Development, Technical Services, Building Safety & Compliance; and/or Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Decarbonisation.
Strong technical experience covering commercials in building systems, construction, building regulations, compliance requirements, and/or quantity surveying.
Legal requirements around Construction and housing law/social housing regulation.
Experience of standard construction contracts covering JCT, RICS, NEC Forms and RIBA.
Contract dispute resolution.
A relevant Certification or Degree, such as having or working towards FCILEx, ACILEx or an equivalent legal qualification.
Nice to Have
Public sector procurement principles, PA23, PCR 2015
Experience in supporting and advising on procurements and contract awards.
Project Management and technical specification development.
Experience of pricing models and complex building specifications.
Health and Safety or CDM regulations.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising and influencing at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for detail; you will be able to analyse data to reach clear conclusions and write clear evidence-based reports. You will also be a dedicated team player, reliable, forward-thinking and someone who strives for excellence. This role is hybrid based, with a regular presence required in the office in Birmingham on a 50/50 home-to-office ratio basis. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and an exciting role to heavily influence the quality-of-service provision. Interview slots are available for suitable candidates, so please apply without delay.
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We’re recruiting for an Inside Sales Executive to join a thriving sales team based at a well-established company’s UK headquarters in Banbury. This is a full time, permanent, position which will be 100% office based.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves combining sales, customer service, and relationship management, all while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
You’ll play a key part in driving sales, managing existing customer accounts, and developing new business opportunities. You will be responsible for managing the entire sales cycle for existing customers, from lead qualification to nurturing existing accounts and closing deals. This role is a great opportunity for a proactive and results-driven individual to make a direct impact on business growth.
As Inside Sales Executive you will be responsible for:
Sales and Business Development
Proactively following up on open quotes, asset sample requests, abandoned shopping baskets, and other qualified sales leads utilising the CRM tool to maximise conversion rates
Qualifying and contacting high-value warm leads
Proactively contacting relevant customers to capture follow-on business or resolve outstanding queries
Upselling and cross-selling: promoting and selling the comprehensive range of products, alongside solutions, to maximise revenue and average order value from every interaction
Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, acting as a trusted advisor to secure repeat business, drive customer loyalty, and identify scalable growth opportunities within these existing accounts
Campaign Management and Reactivation
Partner with the marketing team to execute outbound telephone campaigns and follow up on specific direct mail promotions to generate interest and new business
Analyse dormant customer data to identify and prioritise reactivation efforts
Search for, manage, and follow up on public tenders to secure new contracts
As Inside Sales Executive you must be/have:
3+ years’ experience in sales
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong understanding of the full sales cycle from lead generation to close
CRM experience (Salesforce ideal) and solid Microsoft Office skills
Driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
A team player who enjoys collaborating and celebrating success together
Why You’ll Love It
Established, respected business with strong UK and global presence
Great earning potential with achievable targets
Supportive team culture where your ideas and energy really matter
Opportunity to develop and grow your career in sales and account management
Up to £35,000 basic + commission (monthly and annual)
Fantastic benefits
If you’re commercially minded, people-focused, and ready to take the next step in your sales career, apply today!
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