Commercial Director

Newman Stewart; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits dependent upon experience

Flexible location with travel required

Job summary

A leading recycling firm is seeking a Commercial Director to lead commercial operations across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trading and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing commercial strategies and overseeing sales and purchasing teams to drive growth. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial leadership experience in trading, recycling, or commodities.
• Strong strategic thinking and negotiation skills.
• Track record of growing revenue and gross margin.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial operations across the UK and Europe.
• Oversee sales and purchasing teams to drive growth.
• Develop commercial strategies for value-driven selling.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Revenue growth

Job description

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Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

Flexible UK Location / Regular Travel Required

Our Client

An ambitious and internationally active recycling and resource recovery business is seeking a commercially driven Commercial Director to lead the development of new markets and trading opportunities. With operations across several regions, the company is focused on expanding its commercial footprint and strengthening its position as a trusted supplier in the global materials market.

The Role

The Commercial Director will be responsible for leading commercial operations across the UK and Europe, overseeing both sales and purchasing teams to drive growth in recovered materials trading. This includes developing and implementing a commercial strategy that shifts the business from transactional trading to value-driven, solution-based selling in strategically important verticals.

Key responsibilities include leading high-value contract negotiations, enhancing pricing and account management strategies, and building scalable market penetration plans. The role also requires close collaboration with operational and finance teams to improve trading performance, manage risk effectively, and enhance supply chain efficiency across the region.

The ideal candidate will have proven commercial leadership experience in a trading, recycling, or commodity-based environment. They will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a track record of growing revenue and gross margin. A commercially focused mindset, ability to lead teams through transformation, and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving markets are all essential.

To Apply

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growth-focussed company at a critical point in its development. Interested candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn or through the vacancies page on the Newman Stewart website. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Wholesale Recyclable Materials

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