Commercial Director

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a market leader in innovative FMCG products. As a Commercial Director, you will be pivotal in shaping the retail sales strategy while managing a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, including the Founder and CEO, in a business that balances profit with purpose. With recent investments and a commitment to sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales background and a passion for ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi-channel FMCG with strong sales leadership.
• Experience in blue-chip and start-up businesses demonstrating sales sophistication.

Responsibilities

• Drive the retail sales strategy as a key part of the SLT.
• Manage a team and engage closely with the Founder and CEO.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Multi-channel FMCG Experience

Entrepreneurial Drive

Sustainability Advocacy

Creativity

Job description

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Join a well-invested, founder-managed business in innovative and sustainable FMCG products. Manage a team and develop the retail sales strategy.

There are several reasons this role will be compelling for you as a Commercial Director or Sales Director in FMCG:

• Over the last 20 years, this business has grown to be a market leader in their products.
• They balance profit and purpose, offering a range of FMCG products that are designed for use, will save consumers money, and are better for our planet.
• They have received investment in the last 18 months from one of the UK’s leading FMCG investors, demonstrating strong support for the business.
• They have won numerous accolades, including the “Queen’s Award” and awards for sustainability and innovation.

This Commercial Director role is key to the next stage of their evolution and will focus on driving the retail sales strategy. The role will have direct reports and will involve close engagement with the Founder, Chairman, and CEO as part of the SLT.

To be successful, you will have:

• A proven track record in multi-channel FMCG with strong sales leadership.
• Experience in a blue-chip company combined with recent experience in a start-up or scale-up business, demonstrating both sales sophistication and entrepreneurial drive.
• A genuine belief in sustainability, purpose, and an ethical approach to business.
• The ability to be curious and creative.

Please feel free to send your CV or contact me, Abbi, directly to discuss this opportunity in more detail.