Commercial Manager

(North) Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France

Full-Time | Onsite

€70,000 – €80,000 + bonus + benefits

A market leader in machined alloy components for critical industries is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to drive commercial product strategy, financial oversight, and market positioning. As a member of the CODIR, this role plays a key part in defining business direction, ensuring product competitiveness, and driving profitability in highly regulated and performance-critical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute a commercial product strategy aligned with market demands, technological advancements, and business growth objectives.
• Manage budgeting, pricing strategies, cost structures, and financial forecasting to optimize profitability and competitiveness.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor movements, and emerging opportunities to shape product positioning and differentiation in critical industries.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure product feasibility, manufacturability, and commercial success.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, refining product lifecycle management, cost efficiency, and commercial strategy to maintain industry leadership.
• Ensure all product offerings meet industry certifications, regulatory standards, and customer specifications, particularly for safety-critical applications.
• Provide data-driven insights, commercial analysis, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Committee, influencing high-level decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in commercial product management, business strategy, or financial oversight within machined alloy components, precision engineering, or critical industries.
• Strong expertise in financial management, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, cost structures, and operational efficiencies in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and financial modelling.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to operate at an executive level.
• Business fluency in French and English is essential for this position.

Please note that full and permanent right to work in France is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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