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Commercial Manager

Date:  8 Dec 2024
Location: 

Birmingham, GB, B19 3SD

Company:  COLAS RAIL UK

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK 

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different. 

 

This is true because...

  • We value everyone as part of the same team.
  • We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down. 
  • We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want. 
  • We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. 
  • We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different. 
  • We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations. 

 

About Us 

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. 

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail. 

 

Leading by our values

Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions. 

We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. 

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent. 

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role. 

 

Mission

Analyses the market and develops upstream business development actions in order to improve order taking (works, products or services) and activity growth  in compliance with the business development & sales policy defined by his/her management. 
 

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensures the watch of the development of his/her market in order to identify "upstream" opportunities concerning  development and  order taking (works, products or services)

  • Ensures commercial and business prospection 

  • Selects business opportunities and participates in negotiations  with the local management of the Business unit 

  • Organises and develops Key Accounts (customers, designers, partners, etc.)

  • Develops the local business development & sales strategy and ensures the monitoring of the Commercial Action Plan

  • Ensures the monitoring of major business opportunities with the tendering team for an optimal competitiveness

  • Ensures customer loyalty: measurement of satisfaction, raising awareness of the other players in the company, etc.

  • Contributes to marketing strategy: market research, new offers, product promotion, institutional relations, etc.

  • Develops synergies internally & externally and  networking with peers 

  • Manages his/her team: ensures the management, organisation, support, assessment and training

Profile

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4-5 years of experience

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail. 

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. 

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. 

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives. 

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