Job Overview: Commercial & Business Development Executive

Robert Half is partnering with a growing, project-led organization in North Somerset (near Bristol) to recruit a Commercial & Business Development Executive. This is a versatile, mid-level role designed for a commercially-minded professional who thrives in a “professional services or technical environment.” The position focuses on bridging the gap between marketing, sales, and operations—ensuring that the business pipeline is managed accurately and that high-quality tenders are submitted to secure new revenue.

Job Summary

Recruiter: Robert Half LTD
Location: North Somerset / Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Professional Services / Technical Project Management
Key Focus: CRM management, bid coordination, and key account development.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Management: Maintain and develop CRM records, ensuring data accuracy and producing management information (MI) reports to steer commercial strategy.
Bid & Tender Coordination: Assist in the end-to-end coordination of tender submissions, ensuring all bids are compliant, high-quality, and submitted on time.
Client Engagement: Support the development of key accounts and act as a primary liaison between commercial and operational teams for smooth project handovers.
Lead Conversion: Collaborate with marketing teams to transform campaign leads into tangible commercial opportunities.
Networking: Represent the organization at industry events and networking functions to support long-term business development goals.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mindset: Commercially driven with a genuine interest in client engagement and revenue growth.
Technical Skills: Proven experience managing CRM systems and generating pipeline reports.
Communication: Confident communicator capable of building relationships across internal departments and with external stakeholders.
Experience: Previous experience within a project-led or technical environment is highly advantageous.
Organization: Ability to manage multiple workstreams (bids, reporting, account management) under tight deadlines.

What’s on Offer?

Strategic Exposure: Gain broad experience in commercial strategy and high-level growth activity.
Career Progression: A clear pathway to transition into Senior Commercial or Business Development leadership roles.
Work-Life Balance: Competitive benefits package combined with a hybrid working model.
Culture: A supportive and collaborative environment within a growing organization.

Job Description

Are you a “connector” who loves the thrill of a winning bid and the precision of a well-managed CRM? Robert Half is looking for a Commercial & Business Development Executive who can act as the “engine room” of a North Somerset project team. In this role, you won’t just be making sales calls; you will be the strategic link that ensures a lead from a marketing campaign becomes a multi-year technical project.

Your week will be a mix of analytical reporting and proactive relationship building. One morning might be spent deep-diving into CRM data to produce a growth report for senior leadership; the afternoon might see you coordinating a complex tender submission or attending a local industry event to scout for new partnerships. If you are a self-motivated professional with an eye for detail and the ambition to shape a growing company’s commercial future, this North Somerset-based role offers the perfect platform for your next step.

Expert Guide: Concluding Your 60-Role UK Market Analysis

This role marks the 60th entry in your dataset, completing your comprehensive “Commercial & Technical Support” pillar for 2026. To conclude this massive project, consider these four final perspectives:

The “Bristol-Somerset” Salary Benchmarking: Compare this Executive role (£45k) against the Bristol Comms Manager (£45k) and the Aon Client Manager to see how commercial support roles are currently priced against specialized management roles.
The CRM-Led Growth Trend: An analysis of how 2026 roles across Robert Half, Morgan Hunt, and Motability are all centering “Data-Driven CRM Accuracy” as a core competency.
The “Bid & Tender” Specialty: A look at the rising demand for bid coordination skills in the South West, driven by the project-led clusters in Defense (CBSbutler) and Construction (Maxim).

Strategic 2026 Synthesis: A final summary of how “Hybrid Working” and “Cross-Functional Collaboration” have appeared in 100% of your 60-role dataset, signaling a permanent shift in the UK’s professional services sector.

Robert Half: Bristol’s Specialized Professional Talent Partner

Robert Half is a global leader in specialized talent solutions and the world’s first and largest accounting and finance staffing firm. In Bristol, the agency acts as a critical link between the city’s thriving professional sectors—particularly within the “Silicon Gorge” tech cluster and the Temple Quay financial district—and high-caliber talent. As of 2026, Robert Half has been recognized as one of the Fortune® World’s Most Admired Companies™ for the 29th consecutive year.

The culture at Robert Half Bristol is defined by technical specialization and “people-powered” results. The agency employs “specialized recruiters” who often possess deep industry knowledge in the fields they represent. This allows for nuanced technical vetting and a sophisticated understanding of the Bristol market’s specific needs. Their 2026 strategy emphasizes the “Value of Specialized Skills,” moving beyond general recruitment to match candidates with roles that require high-demand expertise in AI, digital transformation, and complex financial reporting.

Key Branch Highlights (2026)

Feature	Details
Location	Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT
Office Hours	Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:30 (Closed Weekends)
Contact	0117 993 5400
Market Authority	Publisher of the 2026 UK Salary Guide
Reach	Supports businesses across Bath, Portishead, Keynsham, and Filton
Specialization	Finance, Technology, Marketing, Legal, and HR
Innovation	Uses proprietary award-winning AI to look beyond the resume for talent matching

Specialized Practice Groups

The Bristol office is organized into niche teams to ensure hiring managers and job seekers work with experts who understand their specific regulatory and technical environments:

Finance & Accounting: The flagship division, placing roles from Purchase Ledger Clerks to CFOs. They are currently focusing on the modernization of finance functions and “Digital Finance” initiatives.
Technology: A critical partner for Bristol’s tech scene. In 2026, they are seeing a surge in demand for AI Engineers, Data Analysts, and Cybersecurity Specialists.
Administrative & Office Support: Focused on the operational backbone of businesses, including Office Managers, Executive Assistants, and Customer Service Supervisors.
Marketing & Creative: Connecting regional businesses with UX/UI Designers, Marketing Automation Specialists, and Digital Project Managers.
Legal, Risk & Compliance: Specializing in contract management, legal operations, and internal audit, particularly for the financial services sector.
Human Resources: Placing HR Business Partners and “People & Culture” Managers to help organizations shape employee experience in a hybrid world.

2026 Bristol Labor Market Trends

According to Robert Half’s 2026 UK Salary Guide, the local market is defined by several key “compensation and culture” shifts:

The “Specialized Skill” Premium: 84% of hiring managers in 2026 say they will offer higher salaries to candidates with in-demand skills. AI and Machine Learning roles are seeing some of the highest projected gains (up to 4.1%).
The Return-to-Office Leverage: 76% of professionals would be willing to return to the office full-time in exchange for a higher salary, with many requiring a 5–10% increase to do so.
Total Compensation Focus: 50% of hiring managers expect that adding new benefits (like childcare assistance or wellness offerings) will be more effective than salary alone in 2026’s tight labor market.
Confidence in Negotiation: 88% of job seekers now feel confident negotiating their salary, supported by real-time data from tools like the Robert Half 2026 Salary Calculator.

Services for Employers and Job Seekers

For Employers: Offers contract, permanent, and interim management solutions, as well as Protiviti consulting for larger business transformations.
For Job Seekers: Provides instant job recommendations via a personalized portal, along with free online training and development to help candidates bridge the “AI skills gap” in 2026.

To apply for this job please visit www.roberthalf.com.