Commercial Director

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based organization in community lettings for educational institutions is seeking a Commercial Director. This dynamic leader will drive revenue strategies, manage teams across various functions, and contribute significantly to organizational growth while fostering strong relationships in the educational market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar position
• Deep understanding of the education and customer markets
• Experience delivering innovative commercial strategies

Responsibilities

• Driving company-wide revenue strategy
• Defining commercial plans to achieve targets
• Managing the commercial team and taking full P&L ownership

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Sales

Management skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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We are working with a UK-based organization that manages community lettings for educational institutions. The organization aims to help educational institutions generate additional income by professionally managing the out-of-hours use of their facilities. Their mission is to enrich the quality of education in communities by generating flexible and sustainable income for partner schools.

They are seeking a dynamic and driven Commercial Director to lead an ambitious growth strategy.

Tasks include:

• Driving company-wide revenue strategy.
• Defining commercial plans to achieve targets.
• Organizing and managing the commercial team.
• Taking full P&L ownership.
• Driving a commercial culture.
• Advising the leadership team on the competitive environment.
• Exemplifying company values.
• Responsibility for the Marketing, Account Management, Customer Service, and Client Acquisition teams.
• Potential restructuring of the team as seen fit.

Required skills include:

• 5+ years experience in a similar position
• Exceptional relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Impressive record leading commercial teams.
• Experience developing and delivering innovative commercial strategies.
• Deep understanding of the education and customer markets served.
• Strong sales, strategic planning, and motivational management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and delivery skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout England.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the commercial function of a well established yet growing and impactful organization.