Feeling the Chemistry?

Description

Cranleigh STEM is partnering with a UK-based advanced materials manufacturer with a global reputation in highly specialised technical products, looking to appoint a Commercial Manager.

The business is a market leader in its field and is now accelerating growth within a high-performance materials portfolio, supplying into fast-growing sectors including EV, automotive electronics, IT infrastructure and industrial applications.

This is a senior commercial role focused on driving new business, building strategic partnerships and expanding international revenue.

Title: Commercial Manager
Sector: Advanced Materials
Location: Tonbridge, Kent + International Travel
Salary: £60,000 Base + £100,000+ OTE

The Opportunity

This is a growth-focused commercial position with real autonomy.

You will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across the UK, Europe and international markets, with a particular emphasis on thermal management applications.

The business has strong global credibility and established manufacturing capability the objective now is structured commercial expansion and deeper penetration into emerging sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across automotive (including EV), electronics, IT infrastructure, medical, defence and industrial sectors
• Develop and execute sales strategies across UK, European and international markets
• Build long-term commercial partnerships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and technical decision-makers
• Conduct market analysis, forecasting and structured pipeline management
• Collaborate closely with R&D and production teams to align customer requirements with technical capability
• Represent the business at trade shows, industry events and client meetings
• Provide regular commercial reporting and insights to senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Proven B2B sales track record within technical manufacturing or advanced materials
• Experience selling into automotive, EV, electronics, engineered materials or similar sectors
• Ability to operate autonomously and drive structured commercial growth
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation capability
• Experience working across UK and European markets
• Comfortable working directly with leadership in an SME environment

Experience within thermal management solutions would be advantageous, but candidates from adjacent advanced materials sectors will also be considered.

 Package & Benefits 

• £60,000 base salary
• £100,000+ total earnings potential (performance-based commission structure)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Insurance benefits
• 28 days annual leave
• Additional company-paid leave during the Christmas & New Year shutdown
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• UK and international travel as required 

If you’re an experienced commercial leader ready to take ownership of international growth within a specialist advanced materials business, please apply or contact me directly [email protected]