Company Overview BUTT & CO (UK) LIMITED, trading as AutoSqueak, is a UK-based wholesaler and distributor of car care and cleaning products, supplying professional car wash centres, detailing businesses, and trade resellers. With a growing customer base — including an expanding portfolio of Chinese-speaking clients — the company is seeking a Commercial Manager to strengthen its sales operations, manage customer relationships, and support the company’s overall business growth. This position is particularly well suited to a candidate with a background in B2B sales, and commercial operations, who can take a hands-on approach in a dynamic, multicultural team environment. Main Responsibilities • Develop and implement commercial and sales strategies to achieve company revenue and growth targets., • Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new wholesale and trade customers., • Utilise Chinese language skills to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking clients, strengthen partnerships, and develop new sales opportunities., • Conduct market research to analyse trends, customer demand, and competitor activity, and recommend product and pricing strategies., • Manage supplier communications, assist with procurement and negotiation of product pricing and terms., • Prepare quotations, negotiate business contracts and sales agreements., • Work closely with the operations team to ensure timely order fulfilment and inventory coordination., • Support marketing initiatives, including promotional activities and digital content planning, to enhance brand awareness and sales performance., • Monitor sales performance and profit margins to ensure business objectives are achieved., • Identify business risks and propose process or service improvements., • Provide guidance to junior team members and assist in improving overall commercial efficiency. Skills and Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales, or commercial management., • Proven experience working with B2B clients (wholesale or distribution sector preferred)., • Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify new business opportunities., • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills., • Understanding of pricing, cost control, and profit analysis., • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities., • Chinese language skills to liaise with local Chinese-speaking clients, including car wash businesses, would be beneficial.
Job Responsibilities: • Liaise with the Director and senior management to determine the range of jewellery products and services to be marketed and sold in the UK and European markets., • Contribute to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets aligned with company growth plans., • Discuss client requirements, conduct surveys and market research, and analyse customer reactions to product design, packaging, pricing, and promotions., • Compile and analyse sales figures, preparing proposals for targeted marketing campaigns and promotional activities., • Produce reports and recommendations on marketing and sales strategies for senior management., • Manage, lead, and motivate the marketing team, ensuring effective implementation of marketing strategies., • Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail clients, negotiating new business contracts., • Plan specifications and prepare detailed requirements for projects, ensuring high standards and timely delivery.