Commercial Manager Review

-Maintaining existing customer sales through developing long-term relationships and managing and interpreting their requirements. This includes extensive international travel. -Searching and developing new customers who might benefit from company products and maximise potential in designated regions -Negotiate existing and new tenders and contracts to meet both customer and company needs -Calculate client quotations and administer client accounts -Provide pre and post-sales technical assistance and product education -Arrange and carry out product training -Develop new products managing product development team. This includes developing product sources and subsequently maintaining customer margins

Increase Mechanical engineering understanding Improved commercial awareness. Improved Negotiatimh How to manage stakeholders Improved analytical skills. Improved communication skills.

Significantly. So far find the programme profound. Provides a much deeper and different understanding of business management. I thought I would struggle with online learning but in a way it is better as the access to information is easier. If able to use laptops during lectures perfect blend.

Very well. Now platform excellent. The marketing module was a little intense and felt like a lot of information was thrown at us. This was not the lecturer's fault instead he was limited on time. Alternative to provide blend of live and via pre-recorded links.

No real recognition or encouragement of the required 20% OTJ training. I am not stopped from doing this I just have to make sure that I do do this. Finding the only time I can do any MBA work is if I WFH.

Support has so far been broadly excellent. The 'drop in' sessions have been very valuable. All lecturers very approachable. My MBA Workplace Tutor provided some support but I felt that he was too conscious of upsetting me. I'm happy to receive negative (constructive) feedback

100%. The marketing module in particular was very useful and helps day to day. Managing and Leadership and methods of reflection has also provided a much deeper insight how to manage oneself and others. The biggest challenge is having the opportunity to implement changes in the workplace.

Several trade association events per year. Also often events mainly involving drinking and eating with colleagues. Neither have occurred for the past 12 months.

Yes

Some excellent opportunities are available. However, due to the workplace culture, a particular type of personality is required to work here.

Be honest about their expectations and their capabilities. Have an open mind to working across broard business segments. If work in commercial segments expect varying hours and regular travel. Leave ego at home and exepct constant feedback (+ve and -ve). Be flexible. Must be a team player.