Commercial Manager

Job Description Job Title - Commercial Manager
Location - Cheltenham (hybrid working, 3 days per week)
Salary - £55,000 / £65,000.
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Copello have partnered with a leading player in the defence and technology space, who are on the lookout for a Commercial Manager to take ownership of multi-million-pound contracts supporting national programmes across areas like cybersecurity, aerospace, and maritime systems.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Acting as the main commercial contact on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance and commercial performance from bid through to delivery

• Leading on contract terms, pricing structures, and risk reviews

• Working cross-functionally with programme, finance, legal, and supply chain teams

• Supporting proposal development and high-value negotiations

• Driving improvements in processes and supporting strategic commercial planning

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience managing contracts in a defence, engineering, or tech environment

• Solid understanding of pricing, risk, and negotiation best practices