Commercial Manager

Bristol Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Commercial Manager to oversee and drive commercial activities within the logistics department of the transport & distribution industry. This role is based in Bristol.
  • A rare opportunity to join a growing Transport Solutions Provider
  • Great opportunity to progress your career

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within the transport & distribution industry, known for its efficient logistics operations and focus on delivering high-quality services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities for the Logistics Commercial Manager;

  • Own and develop the commercial relationship with a portfolio of strategic customers, ensuring retention, growth, and long-term partnership.
  • Drive profitability across accounts through robust commercial management, forecasting, and joint business planning.
  • Work collaboratively with Site General Managers to conduct annual customer appraisals and contribute recommendations at board level.
  • Lead and chair regular customer review meetings, ensuring strong engagement between customers and operational teams.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for commercial issues, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution.
  • Support contract negotiations, balancing operational capability, cost control, and customer expectations.
  • Identify and exploit commercial opportunities to grow share of wallet and embed customers within the wider network.
  • Deliver agreed financial KPIs across volume, revenue, margin, and service performance.
  • Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Marketing, and HR to implement effective account strategies.

The Successful Applicant

About You

  • Proven experience in a commercial, account management, or Operations within logistics, supply chain, FMCG, or a related sector.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, margins, and customer profitability.
  • Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior customer and internal leadership level.
  • Experience working across multi-site operations is highly desirable.
  • Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to customer locations and operational sites.

What's on Offer

The Logistics Commercial Manager will receive.

  • Salary between £60,000 and £65,000 per annum.
  • £7,000 car allowance.
  • Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
  • Supportive and professional work environment in Bristol



If you are an accomplished Commercial Manager with expertise in the transport & distribution industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Bristol

Contact
Laura Frost
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6935578
Phone number
+44 117 906 5521

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
3pl Commercial Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Laura Frost
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5521
Job reference
JN-012026-6935578