Commercial Development Manager - Forestry

The Commercial Development Manager (Forestry) supports the Sales Director in executing the Forestry sector sales strategy, driving growth through effective account management, team leadership, and customer engagement. This role plays a key part in developing customer relationships and unlocking new market opportunities.

The Role:

• Support the implementation of sector sales strategies within the Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop the sales team to drive high performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Lead the development and execution of customer account plans.
• Collaborate with marketing, category, and commercial teams on go-to-market activities.
• Monitor sales performance and KPIs, adjusting plans as needed.
• Support customer pricing strategy in collaboration with the Commercial team.
• Engage with major projects and key opportunities within the sector.
• Support sales forecasting and contribute to the S&OP process
• Lead the organisation's participation in forestry trade events, promoting services, developing strategic partnerships, and generating new business opportunities.

Skills required:

• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies and account plans

It’s you we’re interested in. At Origin, we want everyone to have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. We positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.

Having a diverse and inclusive business is vital for our future success and that’s why we treat all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background or any other protected characteristic.

Originally posted on Himalayas