Commercial Manager

The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s commercial operations, ensuring profitability, contract compliance, and strategic alignment. This role combines strong commercial acumen with high-level administrative and organizational skills, ensuring that all commercial processes, documentation, and reporting are executed efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company objectives
• Manage client contracts, pricing structures, and negotiations
• Monitor revenue, margins, and cost control to maximize profitability
• Identify business growth opportunities and new revenue streams
• Analyze market trends and provide strategic recommendations

Contract & Compliance Management

• Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and SLAs
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation
• Oversee risk assessment and mitigation related to commercial agreements

High-Level Administration

• Manage all commercial documentation, reporting, and record-keeping systems
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all administrative processes
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Coordinate internal processes across departments (Finance, Operations, Sales)
• Maintain and improve administrative systems and workflows

Financial Oversight

• Work closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
• Review pricing models and profitability reports
• Monitor financial performance against targets
• Ensure accurate billing, invoicing, and revenue tracking

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and external partners
• Support negotiations and dispute resolution

Team Leadership (if applicable)

• Lead and mentor administrative or commercial staff
• Allocate workloads and ensure team efficiency
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Contract management and compliance knowledge
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems (advantageous)

Administrative Excellence

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and document control skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High level of accuracy in reporting and record keeping

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinker with analytical mindset
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Ability to operate under pressure

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a commercial or administrative management role
• Proven experience in contract and financial management
• Demonstrated high-level administrative capability

Advantageous

• Experience in manufacturing / production environments
• Knowledge of South African commercial regulations
• Project management experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue and profitability targets achieved
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Contract compliance and risk management
• Administrative efficiency and process improvements
• Stakeholder satisfaction

Additional Notes

• This role requires a balance between strategic commercial thinking and hands-on administrative execution.
• The ideal candidate is highly structured, detail-oriented, and commercially driven.

Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Send your CV to: ***email_hidden***

Reference: ComManager26