Commercial manager Work, Jobs in Crawley (with Salaries)

Airport Manager
VIP First Limited —Gatwick Airport
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
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Commercial Sales Manager – Media, Digital & Events
Agile Media Ltd —Burgess Hill
- £41,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Sales
- Work from home
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Director of Football
Russell Martin Foundation —Brighton and Hove
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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12d
Clerk of Works - Redhill
Capital Property & Construction Consultants Limited —Redhill
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Sick pay
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Ecommerce & CRM Growth Manager
Posh Totty Designs Ltd —Brighton
- £42,000 - £46,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Product management
- Employee discount
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Project Manager (Interior Fitout Firm)
JLH INTERIORS LTD —Haywards Heath
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- In-person
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Solar PV Project Manager – Commercial
Flare Electrical & Solar Contractors Ltd —Sevenoaks
- £35,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Assistant Operations Manager
Ben's Gutters Commercial Ltd —Forest Row
- £29,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
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11d
Senior Contracts Manager
Thales —Crawley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Aftersales Manager
Marco Limited —Edenbridge
- £35,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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13d
Data Centre Design Manager
Salute Inc. —Gatwick Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Engineering
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Shopper Marketing Manager
Nestlé —Crawley
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Marketing
11d
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Horsham
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
4d
Stock Manager
NEXT —Crawley
- From £6,218 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Employee discount
General Manager
Places for People —Haywards Heath
- £45,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Digital eCommerce Intelligence Manager
Nestlé —Crawley
- £37,500 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- APIs
Europe Key Account Manager
Rentokil Initial —Crawley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Manager
Acron Aviation Academy —Crawley
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
22h
Head of Paid Media
addmustard —Brighton
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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1d
Area Manager
Lucy and Yak —Brighton
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Driving

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Airport Manager

VIP First Limited
Gatwick Airport

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £45,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills
Marketing

Full job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and dynamic Airport Manager to oversee the daily operation of our Gatwick Airport station. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of all airport activities while maintaining exceptional customer service standards and leading a diverse workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with strong operational, organisational, and people management skills to contribute to the continued success and growth of our airport services.

The Airport Manager will hold full financial and operational accountability for the station and will ensure safe, profitable, and high-quality performance in line with customer expectations, corporate objectives, business strategy, and operational plans. You will provide leadership and direction across a diverse workforce (including multi-site operations where applicable), ensuring teams remain engaged, customer-focused, and performance-driven.

A key part of this role will also involve developing customer relationships, identifying opportunities for business growth, and supporting initiatives that increase customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership

Oversee daily airport operations, including passenger services, security, facilities management, and ground handling activities.
Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of all operational activities in line with aviation regulations and company standards.
Develop and implement operational procedures and policies to improve efficiency, service quality, and safety performance.
Monitor operational KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage budgets, resources, staffing levels, and schedules to achieve operational and financial targets.
Maintain accurate operational, staffing, compliance, and administrative records.

People Management

Lead, coach, and develop airport teams through effective recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Organise staff rotas and allocate resources to meet operational demands.
Promote a positive and inclusive working environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
Provide clear leadership and guidance across a diverse workforce and foster a culture of high performance.

Customer & Commercial Growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing airline customers, airport authorities, and key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, strengthen customer retention, and support business growth initiatives.
Develop and implement local customer engagement strategies to attract new airline, handling, and operational opportunities.
Actively seek opportunities to expand services and increase station revenue through operational excellence and value-added solutions.
Conduct regular customer reviews and gather feedback to improve service delivery and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to support bids, presentations, and customer proposals.
Drive a customer-centric culture through your teams by understanding customer priorities and adapting services to meet evolving business needs.
Represent the station at customer meetings, networking events, and industry forums to enhance business visibility and attract new opportunities.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact with airport authorities, airlines, security agencies, ground handling teams, and external stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships internally with Station Manager peers, Business Unit Heads, and support functions including Finance, HR, and QHSE.
Manage customer complaints, escalations, and service recovery actions professionally to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience

Proven management experience within the aviation or airport operations sector, with a strong background in leading teams.
Demonstrated commercial awareness and experience contributing to customer growth and business performance.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.
Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of aviation security procedures, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience managing operational budgets, KPIs, and performance reporting.
Customer-focused mindset with experience building strong stakeholder relationships.
Excellent administrative and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.
Professional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

This position is ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional airport services while driving customer growth, operational excellence, and commercial success.

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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commercial manager jobs in crawley

Airport Manager

Commercial Sales Manager – Media, Digital & Events

Director of Football

Clerk of Works - Redhill

Ecommerce & CRM Growth Manager

Project Manager (Interior Fitout Firm)

Solar PV Project Manager – Commercial

Assistant Operations Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

Aftersales Manager

Data Centre Design Manager

Shopper Marketing Manager

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Stock Manager

General Manager

Digital eCommerce Intelligence Manager

Europe Key Account Manager

Project Manager

Head of Paid Media

Area Manager

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