Job Title:
Commercial Manager
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Location:
Portsmouth – BroadOak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary:
Circa £60,000 commensurate with skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:
Work directly for the Products Head of Commercial to specifically focus on the early stages of campaign strategy across the Products group within the BAE Systems Maritime Services business unit
Work closely with our Business Development managers and the business sector leads to develop and deliver the Commercial aspects of the campaign strategy
Provide hands on commercial knowledge and experience, built on a background of competitive and directed tenders for both domestic and export bids and programmes
Support the development and delivery of the overall campaign strategy with a strong focus on route to contract, negotiation strategies, pricing strategies and ultimately margin and scope growth
Be seen as one of the senior members of the Products commercial team and play an active role in the management and development of the overall commercial team
Develop, maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders
Have established and strong commercial/contractual skills gained from a commercial career in the defence or adjacent industries
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Established Commercial background within the military/defence/aerospace sector for both UK MOD and export customers
Ideally the candidate can demonstrate examples of how they have significantly played a part in the development and delivery of commercial strategy, through an in-depth professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices
Self-motivated and comfortable with working in a holistic strategic environment but able to independently identify and deliver objectives
Strong analytical and numerical skills and proficient with all Microsoft Office products
Confident presenting and communication skills
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Products Commercial Team:
The Products commercial team comprises of 29 commercial professionals of all grades and experience, who provide valued and trusted business advice by ensuring a balance of both maximising opportunities and managing business risk. The team is a close-knit supportive team that also has the benefit of reach back into the wider commercial community within the global BAE Systems Corporation that also presents unrivalled opportunities for career development and growth. The Products business is a vibrant and changing business with a clear growth strategy and offers the candidate opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities and really make a difference to the success of this business.
The Flexible Working Statement:
As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
6th January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Commercial Manager
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Location:
Portsmouth – BroadOak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary:
Circa £60,000 commensurate with skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:
Work directly for the Products Head of Commercial to specifically focus on the early stages of campaign strategy across the Products group within the BAE Systems Maritime Services business unit
Work closely with our Business Development managers and the business sector leads to develop and deliver the Commercial aspects of the campaign strategy
Provide hands on commercial knowledge and experience, built on a background of competitive and directed tenders for both domestic and export bids and programmes
Support the development and delivery of the overall campaign strategy with a strong focus on route to contract, negotiation strategies, pricing strategies and ultimately margin and scope growth
Be seen as one of the senior members of the Products commercial team and play an active role in the management and development of the overall commercial team
Develop, maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders
Have established and strong commercial/contractual skills gained from a commercial career in the defence or adjacent industries
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Established Commercial background within the military/defence/aerospace sector for both UK MOD and export customers
Ideally the candidate can demonstrate examples of how they have significantly played a part in the development and delivery of commercial strategy, through an in-depth professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices
Self-motivated and comfortable with working in a holistic strategic environment but able to independently identify and deliver objectives
Strong analytical and numerical skills and proficient with all Microsoft Office products
Confident presenting and communication skills
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Products Commercial Team:
The Products commercial team comprises of 29 commercial professionals of all grades and experience, who provide valued and trusted business advice by ensuring a balance of both maximising opportunities and managing business risk. The team is a close-knit supportive team that also has the benefit of reach back into the wider commercial community within the global BAE Systems Corporation that also presents unrivalled opportunities for career development and growth. The Products business is a vibrant and changing business with a clear growth strategy and offers the candidate opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities and really make a difference to the success of this business.
The Flexible Working Statement:
As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
6th January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
#LI-AL1 #LI-Hybrid
