Commercial Strategy Manager

Cannock Permanent £70,000 - £78,000 per year View Job Description
As Commercial Strategy Manager you will lead the development, delivery, and execution of our Commercial Innovation Strategy. You will manage a talented team dedicated to driving decarbonisation, de‑pollution, and resource‑efficiency initiatives across the organisation.
  • Drive meaningful environmental change and shape the future of sustainability.
  • Lead ecological transformation and operational excellence.

About Our Client

Our client are a well known organisation operating within the business services industry, providing comprehensive facilities management solutions. Looking to add a Commercial Strategy Manager to their Midlands Business Unit.

The company is committed to delivering high-quality services and innovative strategies to its clients.

Job Description

Acting as a senior strategic advisor, you will collaborate with operational leaders and partner with stakeholders at C‑suite level to challenge traditional thinking, stimulate debate, and unlock sustainable value creation. You will also act as a cross‑functional innovation lead, strengthening customer relationships and positively shifting market perceptions.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor high‑performing teams across strategy and innovation (3-8 direct reports)
  • Drive commercial innovation across the business using creative, disruptive, and future-focused thinking
  • Manage major strategic projects and ensure alignment with the wider commercial strategy
  • Build trusted partnerships with customers and senior leaders
  • Identify commercial and environmental innovation opportunities, creating new value propositions
  • Support Net Zero and decarbonisation initiatives for both the organisation and customers
  • Develop sustainability‑led commercial offerings
  • Collaborate with academic and research partners to advance insight and capability
  • Champion our organisational values and mission across the industry



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • Experienced leader within the waste, environmental, or related sectors
  • Proven track record managing cross‑functional, high-performing teams
  • Strong strategic thinker with the ability to embed and execute long-term plans
  • Influential communicator with experience engaging senior leadership
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • High commercial acumen and the ability to work autonomously
  • Excellent analytical skills and long-term strategic insight
  • Strong understanding of ecological transformation
  • IOSH Managing Safely certification
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent experience
  • Relevant degree
  • Knowledge of PRINCE2 or similar project management methodologies
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methods



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive package.
  • Permanent position offering job stability and growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the business services sector.
  • Engaging and professional company culture.



If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Commercial Strategy Manager within the facilities management industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
James Balaam
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6970352
Phone number
+441212309367

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Commercial Manager
Sector
Property
Location
Cannock
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Balaam
Consultant phone
+441212309367
Job reference
JN-032026-6970352