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Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.\nJoin us as a\nCommercial Manager (Pre-Contract)\nAs a Commercial Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial success of Schindler's new installations business while also providing specialist commercial support to strategic maintenance contracts. Working closely with sales, operations, finance, legal and project teams, you'll help shape winning commercial strategies, manage contractual risk, support complex bids and negotiations, and ensure opportunities are pursued in a commercially robust and sustainable way. 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We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.\nAre you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!\nDiscover more on our career website.\nAt Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. 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