Corporate Development Manager

We are looking for a new member to join the Commercial team; someone with a genuine enthusiasm for providing excellent service, nurturing relationships and growing existing business. 

As a Corporate Development Manager, you will be the responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate clients including household names across a wide variety of sectors.

Your focus will be on cultivating lasting relationships, enhancing customer value and ensuring our clients receive industry leading knowledge from our team of experts. At Commercial, we achieve our vision by helping our clients to exceed theirs.

Your responsibilities as a Corporate Development Manager will be:

Identify your clients needs and how our wide range of products and services will benefit their business. This includes Office Supplies, Print, IT, Smart Technology, Managed Print Services, Interiors, PPE, Facilities and Workwear.

Arrange and facilitate site visits for existing and prospect customers to showcase Commercial’s offering.

Negotiate contract renewals and where possible increase the range of services purchased from Commercial to increase customer retention and spend

Successfully achieve sales, activity and product category targets

Manage, maintain and increase margins by offering the best range of products and alternatives to customers

Build rapport and nurture customer relationships, ensuring client accounts remain profitable at all times

Hold regular account reviews with clients both in person and on Teams depending on the clients preference.

Identify leakage and lack of spend against contracts. Where necessary develop and follow a plan to ensure customers are compliant through personalised Account Reviews.

Successfully set up correct Management Information on a monthly basis.

Work collaboratively with the Business Development Team to generate new business and assist with the process of winning the new account.

About you:

You have previous experience within Sales and/or Account Management, where sales targets are consistently being achieved or exceeded

A passion and desire for service, allowing you to build rapport and develop excellent business relationships

Proven experience of building sound, long lasting relationships with both new and existing clients

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

You have a can-do, flexible and passionate style to your work 

You effectively manage your time with an organised and forward-thinking approach 

You are analytical and able to present and develop data to a high standard

You have previous experience using a CRM system effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

A full UK driving licence as travel to our customers sites throughout the UK is required

About us

We’re Commercial – a purpose-driven, people-first organisation that’s on an exciting journey to reach a £100m annual turnover and beyond. But what really defines us isn’t just the numbers – it’s the people, the culture we’ve built, and the innovative spirit that drives us forward.

As Business Transformation Specialists, we combine original thinking with practical expertise to improve the everyday experiences and outcomes for our clients. Our areas of specialism include Managed IT, Smart Technologies, Digital Workspace, Interiors, Office Supplies, PPE, Facilities, and Workwear.

In August 2025, we proudly achieved Ecovadis Platinum status, placing us among the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability.

We’re proud to be #commercialbynature – a team driven by values, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

And now is a particularly exciting time to join us. Our Commercial HQ is undergoing a full refurbishment – and you’ll be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art office space, purposefully designed to support creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing.

Our Benefits

We believe that people thrive when they feel truly valued and at Commercial, we make sure that happens every single day. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a desirable benefits package designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing, reward your hard work, and help you flourish in all areas of life. Here’s what you can look forward to:

A base salary between £40,000 - £55,000 per annum + uncapped commission structure (with an OTE of £50,000 - £75,000 per annum)

Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week

Company car

A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service

An enhanced family leave package to support you and your growing family

Life Assurance, offering peace of mind with cover equivalent to four times your salary

Access to health & wellbeing support – including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Free mortgage advice from leading broker Charles Cameron & Associates, available to you, your family, and friends

Feel-good extras – including volunteering days, onsite parking at all four of our offices, free refreshments, an employee community platform to stay connected to like-minded colleagues, weekly company-wide Learning Days – a chance to share ideas, gain fresh insights, and explore a wide range of topics together, cycle-to-work and EV schemes, flexible working options, and much more!

Training and Development

At Commercial, we invest in our people, 86% of our Senior Managers and 80% of our Directors have been promoted within. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, your development journey is as unique as you are – and we’ll support you every step of the way by offering training and development opportunities for career growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Commercial, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued – no matter your background, belief, identity, or way of life.

We’re proud to stand beside one another through life’s ups, downs, and everything in between. Our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives – including support around menopause, neurodiversity, mental health, and more – are just one of the ways we look out for each other and celebrate what makes us unique.

We hire people, not checklists. So even if you don’t tick every box in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. Your potential, passion and perspective might be exactly what we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

To learn more about who we are, our values, and how we protect your personal data during the recruitment process, please visit our website and review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy https://commercial.co.uk/careers.