Commercial
March
Permanent
£105,000
Commercial Director
Cambridgeshire
Up to £105,000
Bonus & Benefits
Are you a commercially minded leader who knows how to build strong customer relationships, win new business, and shape long-term commercial strategy?
This is a senior leadership opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business in Cambridgeshire, offering the chance to influence direction, lead multiple teams, and drive sustainable growth.
We’re supporting a growing, privately owned business as they appoint a Commercial Director to take full ownership of their commercial strategy, sales activity and customer engagement. It's a role with genuine scope, visibility, and the ability to make a real dent in the growth trajectory.
The Opportunity
As Commercial Director, you’ll sit on the senior leadership team and take responsibility for:
- Developing and implementing a best-in-class commercial strategy that aligns with wider business goals.
- Leading the Sales, Business Development and Customer Service functions to deliver strong customer relationships and profitable growth.
- Managing the end-to-end new business process from initial enquiry through to negotiation and contract award.
- Building a healthy pipeline of products, customers and opportunities to meet long-term company targets.
- Setting clear objectives, supporting development and managing performance for your direct reports.
- Owning and negotiating commercial pricing to ensure profitability remains front and centre.
- Reviewing performance vs target and taking decisive action where needed.
- Developing strong multi-level relationships with both existing and potential customers.
- Collaborating closely with Marketing to shape compelling campaigns and customer engagement activity.
- Maintaining strong awareness of industry trends, competitor activity and market shifts.
About You
You’ll bring a mix of commercial acumen, leadership strength and strategic thinking, including:
- Experience developing and executing commercial strategies that deliver real results.
- Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, P&L and financial planning.
- A background in leading sales or commercial teams.
- Ability to analyse market trends, customer behaviour and competitive landscapes.
- Proven success in securing new business and developing long-term partnerships.
- Experience in identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
- A leadership style that balances strategic direction with hands-on support.
Why Apply?
- Highly influential board-level role.
- Autonomy to shape the commercial function and future direction.
- Strong, supportive leadership team with a collaborative culture.
- Well-invested business with big growth ambitions.
- A role where your decisions genuinely move the needle.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in commercial management, sales, marketing or business development.
- Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrable track record in driving revenue and profit growth.
- Experience leading product innovation or development initiatives.
- Background working collaboratively with Operations, Finance, NPD and other cross-functional teams.
If you'd like more information on this position please click apply and a member of the team will be in touch.