Average Commercial Manager salary in North West London

Position: Full time - permanent Location: London / Hybrid Are you ambitious and ready to take your sales career to the next level in a fast-paced environment? Are you a proven sales professional with a track record of smashing sales targets and delivering exceptional results? We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Commercial Executive to join our high-performing commercial team at Retail Week. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual looking to progress their career in B2B media and event sales within a market-leading brand. As a Commercial Executive, you will play a vital role in driving revenue growth by identifying and converting new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and maximising the value of our existing accounts. You’ll work across our leading portfolio of in-person events and digital content, supporting our mission to serve and inspire the UK retail industry. What you’ll be doing: Proactively generating, nurturing, and closing new business opportunities across the full Retail Week portfolioBuilding and managing a pipeline of new and existing clients, focusing on customer retention and growing average contract value (ACV)Responsible for hitting personal target, as well as helping the team to hit their overall targetOwning and developing an account list within defined tech solution verticalsRe-engaging and rebuilding relationships with lapsed clientsSupporting existing retention clients, and identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunitiesCreating and delivering a sales plan to meet personal and team revenue targetsUsing Salesforce CRM to manage leads, track opportunities, and provide accurate forecastsRepresenting Retail Week at industry events and client meetings as a brand ambassadorEnsuring a high standard of customer service throughout the sales process What you’ll need: Proven experience in a commercial sales role including hitting targets in a fast-paced highly competitive industry, preferably in B2B salesCan demonstrate a keen interest in retail, media and/or eventsExperience in interacting with clients face-to-face at meetings or events is desirable but not essentialExcellent written and verbal stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior decision makersA self-starter who is enthusiastic, proactive and results-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentA curious mindset who is eager to learn and develop sales techniques and knowledge of the retail sectorHave a collaborative approach with an ethos to work cross-functionally and contribute to wider team goalsStrong organisational and prioritisation skills, with excellent attention to detailProfessional, trustworthy, and committed to delivering a great experience for clients and internal stakeholdersProficient with CRM tools such as Salesforce or similarAbility to have some flexibility in working hours to attend industry events Company Benefits and Initiatives Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays - increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our "MeDay".A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.Opportunity for hybrid workingContributory PensionLife Assurance SchemeGroup Income ProtectionEnhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlementsWellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.Cycle to Work SchemeElectric Car Scheme Why work for us We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Commercial & Strategy Manager, London (Hybrid working- 2 days in the office) £65- £70kpa plus benefits We're partnering with a leading retail brand to find a commercially driven finance professional to take the lead on budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across their store network.This is a high-impact role with real ownership - ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations.Key responsibilities:* Own the annual budget and long-range planning process* Lead end-to-end P&L forecasting across all store locations* Deliver clear, accurate reporting on KPIs, variances, accruals, and risks* Build robust financial models to support commercial decisions and growth strategies* Collaborate with senior stakeholders across FP&A, retail, supply chain, and marketing* Identify emerging opportunities and turn them into actionable plans that drive sustainable and profitable growth* Apply creative thinking when assessing risks, planning scenarios, and exploring strategic options* Act as a trusted business partner to regional and functional leaders* Support strategic projects and new investments with sound financial guidance* Manage and mentor a small team of analysts, fostering development and high performanceThe ideal candidate:? Brings strong financial and commercial acumen? Has experience within multi-site or retail environments? Communicates insights clearly and with influence? Enjoys working cross-functionally and leading from the front? Combines analytical rigor with creative flair to shape business recommendations and strategyAGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Commercial Underwriter Purpose of Role/Job Overview: Commercial Combined/SME Underwriter business on a presentation basis Underwriting a high volume of Commerical Combined / SME enquiries, average premium is circa £3,000 with a potential to write up to a premium of £100,000. As a Commercial Underwriter, you will possess the ability to interpret policy / endorsement wordings and have experience in writing own or modifying existing wordings. Once trained it is expected that the position of Commercial Underwriter will be fairly autonomous, working to achieve personal underwriting targets. Commercial Underwriter Requirements: Must have a Minimum of 3 years’ Commercial Undewriting experience. Preferable Cert CII or part qualified. As a Commecial Underwriter, you must have experience of determining policy terms and calculate premiums in line with both in-house authority limits and insurer binding authority agreements. Demonstrate your contribution to loss ratio control by effectively adhering to Company's underwriting controls. To positively reinforce and display company values and to actively drive the business forward in achieving its objectives. Experience in writing high risk and hard to place business is desired but not necessary. Existing broker relationships that would support in this role is desired, but again not necessary. Commercial Underwriter Key Accountabilities Meeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service levels and expectations. Identifies cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk. Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to review taking these factors into account. Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence. Support the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business. Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities for Commerical / SME Underwriter: Maintain and develop market awareness. Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments. Maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers. Demonstrate "model behaviours" Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met. Contribute to wider business activities. Operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines. Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.