3PL Commercial Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Commercial Manager – Logistics</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Car Allowance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Full-time</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Doncaster– On-site</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing logistics and transport operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a key commercial role with responsibility for driving revenue, profitability and commercial performance across warehouse and transport operations. You will work closely with operations, finance and account management teams to ensure customers receive a high-quality service while contracts and operations remain commercially sustainable.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in UK logistics, warehousing, haulage, transport or 3PL who enjoys working with data, pricing, customers and commercial strategy.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop and implement commercial strategies to improve revenue, margins and customer retention.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage pricing models, rate cards and commercial agreements across warehouse and transport operations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support contract negotiations and ensure pricing reflects operational requirements and costs.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Oversee invoicing and customer debt management in line with agreed contractual terms.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor contract profitability, revenue performance and operational costs.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Produce accurate weekly and monthly commercial, KPI and P&L reports.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage the month-end commercial process and ensure accurate financial information is submitted.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Analyse margins, cost drivers and profitability by customer, contract and project.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify opportunities to improve revenue, cost efficiency and operational performance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Work closely with operational teams to ensure service delivery aligns with commercial commitments.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure changes to operations are reflected in pricing and contractual terms.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Act as a key commercial contact for customers and support regular account reviews.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage commercial queries, escalations and disputes where required.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify new business opportunities and support tenders, RFQs and commercial proposals.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain accurate pricing, KPI and CRM data.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Provide clear commercial insight and reporting to senior management to support business decisions.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure all appropriate operational costs are accurately and transparently charged to customers.</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're looking for a commercially focused professional with experience within UK logistics, transport, warehousing or 3PL.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will ideally have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven experience in a commercial, pricing, account management or similar role within logistics.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong knowledge of UK road transport operations, haulage costs and transport planning.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A strong understanding of financial performance and commercial reporting.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience negotiating contracts, pricing structures and commercial agreements.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Advanced or strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience producing detailed reports from multiple data sources.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent customer relationship and negotiation skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to identify commercial opportunities and translate data into actionable business decisions.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to develop and improve reporting processes.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work collaboratively with operations, finance and senior management.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Experience</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience working for a medium-sized logistics, haulage or 3PL business.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Knowledge of UK transport compliance and regulatory requirements.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience responding to transport tenders and RFQs.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience managing commercial performance across multiple sites or operations.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What’s on Offer</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Car allowance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monday to Friday working hours, 7:00am–5:00pm.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full-time permanent opportunity.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company pension.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free/on-site parking.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Opportunity to play a key role in the commercial development of a growing logistics operation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A varied role with significant interaction across commercial, finance, customer and operational teams.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply Now</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have a strong commercial background within logistics, transport, warehousing or 3PL and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Commercial Manager position</p>