Commercial Director

Talentedge Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentedge Recruitment Limited in London is seeking a Commercial Director to shape client profitability, commercial strategy and growth across a flagship client portfolio. You will own the commercial health, lead pricing models, and partner with finance, investment and operations to optimise margins; expect senior stakeholder engagement and autonomy.

This is a high-visibility role for a commercially minded leader who thrives on complexity and deals in a fast-moving media and marketing services

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial health and profitability of a defined portfolio of major clients.
• Lead the commercial architecture of new business wins, including pricing models, scopes, incentives and trading structures.
• Act as the senior commercial lead in client negotiations, including legal, procurement and audit conversations.
• Partner closely with finance, investment and operational teams to optimise margin, capacity and performance.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.

Job description

Commercial Director

c£80,000 - £100,000 (DOE) + bens

Location: London / Hybrid

Sector: Media, Marketing & Communications

A rare opportunity to step into a high-impact Commercial Director role within one of the most influential media and marketing organisations in the world.

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping client profitability, commercial strategy and long-term growth across a complex, fast-moving portfolio of flagship clients.

It’sa role for a commercially minded leader who thrives on complexity,influenceand decision‑making at scale;someone who enjoys being at the intersection of clients, finance,growthand strategy, rather thanoperatingin a silo.

If you are motivated by solving problems that really matter, influencing senior stakeholders and leaving a tangible commercial legacy, this role offers both stretch and visibility in equal measure.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a “back-office” commercial role.

• A trusted commercial partner to senior client leadership,financeand growth teams

• A key voice in deal design, pricingstrategyand profitability optimisation

• Operating with real autonomy across a high-value client portfolio

The remit blends strategic thinking with hands‑on commercial leadership, offering exposure to:

• Complex contract structures and in person client negotiations

• New business pricing and proposition design

• Margin improvement and working capital optimisation

• Performance‑based commercial models and incentives

WhatYou’ll Be Responsible For

Ata high level, you will:

• Own the commercial health and profitability of a defined portfolio of major clients

• Lead the commercial architecture of new business wins, including pricing models, scopes,incentivesand trading structures

• Act as the senior commercial lead in client negotiations, including legal, procurement and audit conversations

• Partner closely with finance,investmentand operational teams to optimise margin,capacityand performance

• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team

This is a role where judgement, influence and commercial intuition matter as much as finance capability.

This opportunity will resonate with someone who:

• Hasoperatedin aLeadership role in client/commercialor commercialfinance role within media/marketingservices (complex client-led environments)

• Is comfortable balancing commercial rigour with stakeholder diplomacy

• Enjoys negotiating at senior level-internally andclient facing

• Hasa track recordof improving profitability, structuringdealsand solving commercial challenges