Commercial Director, £85,000, West Dorset
Rubicon's Executive Search & Selection Division has been appointed by a private equity-backed manufacturing company to support their search for a new Commercial Director, pivotal to their continued transformation and growth.
As a key member of a newly formed leadership team, this role reports directly to the Managing Director and leads the commercial function of a top-tier bespoke engineering services company. The successful Commercial Director will have a unique opportunity to shape the commercial strategy with full autonomy, driving business success while managing key customer relationships across the aerospace sector.
This role is ideal for a commercially-minded leader eager to make a tangible impact within a world-class, innovation-focused organisation.
As Commercial Director, you will:
- Develop and implement the commercial strategy to drive profitability and align with the company's wider business objectives.
- Develop and maintain robust customer relationships by nurturing existing partnerships and leading initiatives to attract new clients, ensuring sustainable growth.
- Oversee pricing, forecasting, and commercial decisions, focusing on achieving profit-margin targets and ensuring accurate financial projections.
- Lead and mentor the commercial team, promoting a high-performance culture with an emphasis on growth and professional development.
- Drive contractual negotiations with key clients, securing agreements that meet company objectives and ensure long-term value.
- Establish partnerships with third-party providers, ensuring contracts are fair, compliant, and align with strategic business goals.
- Collaborate closely with the leadership team and other departments, fostering cross-functional alignment to support the company's mission and objectives.
The ideal Commercial Director will:
- Have proven experience in a similar senior leadership role, ideally within engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing.
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning and continuous professional development.
- Possess strong strategic thinking skills alongside a robust commercial acumen.
- Be a skilled negotiator, communicator, and adept at building lasting relationships.
- Have solid financial literacy, with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
- Show a successful track record in driving business growth and achieving targets.
- Exhibit a collaborative, team-focused attitude with a positive and energetic approach.
If you're enthusiastic about becoming a vital member of a thriving and expanding company, with aspirations to make a significant impact, please submit your application for Commercial Director today or call Amber Mashall or Jess Comolly-Jones in our Executive Division for a confidential discussion.