Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that’s shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join Stadler Rail as a Commercial Business Partner. Their current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. The successful candidate will be based at one of their UK Locations.

Who are Stadler Rail

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland.  At SRSUK they take pride in delivering high-class services for their modern trains across the UK. Their established presence in passenger rail, combined with their expanding expertise in freight rail, positions them as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. They are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with their ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Stadler Rail

Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.

Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of their people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.

Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.

Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of their service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.

What Stadler are Looking For: They are seeking proactive individuals who align with their company KPI’s and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then they want to hear from you!

What Stadler Rail Will Offer You In Return

• Competitive Salary
• 36 hour working week
• Salary sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing program that supports employees with their physical and mental health.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.

Role Overview

The Commercial Business Partner (Sales) plays a key role in supporting and coordinating bid and tender activities, working closely with the Senior Sales Manager to develop compliant, competitive, and commercially robust submissions.

The role combines strong bid execution capability with commercial insight, ensuring that risks are identified, contract positions are aligned, and proposals support profitable delivery. Working closely with UK commercial, bid, and legal teams, the role ensures alignment on strategy, governance, and risk throughout the bid lifecycle.

This role is ideal for a commercially focused individual with sales experience and a strong understanding of contract frameworks, who thrives on being hands-on, building relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

You’ll combine your understanding of sales and commercial contracts with strong business acumen, working closely with colleagues to shape deals, unlock opportunities, and secure new contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the preparation of bid and tender submissions, ensuring alignment with tender requirements, internal governance, and industry standards
• Collaborate with UK commercial, bid, and legal teams to agree commercial approach, including assumptions, risk positions, and governance requirements
• Support the Senior Sales Manager with bid governance, reviews, and internal approval processes
• Review proposed contract terms and coordinate with relevant internal teams to agree positions and escalation of key risks
• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities within bids and early-stage opportunities
• Ensure internal alignment on non-negotiable positions on commercial submissions
• Assist the Senior Sales Manager with the development of overall commercial strategy
• Build strong relationships across Sales, Commercial, Bid, Finance, and Legal teams

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in bid and/or sales environment (essential)
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts (essential)
• Ability to support opportunity development leading to successful bids
• Strong stakeholder management across multi-functional teams
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and financial awareness

Skills and Qualifications

•  Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience·