Commercial Director

Jalin Design; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading uniform design firm in London is seeking a dynamic Commercial Director to oversee and expand sales operations internationally. The role requires proven expertise in commercial leadership, managing multi-location teams, and cultivating relationships with high-profile clients in the luxury hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen, creativity, and a desire for global brand scaling, alongside a competitive salary and performance bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

International travel opportunity

Senior leadership position

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior commercial leadership within fashion or luxury goods.
• Experience managing international sales teams.
• Ability to win trust at C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK sales and account management team.
• Improve margins and drive profitability.
• Develop and execute a global sales strategy.
• Personally represent the company in key client relationships.

Skills

Senior commercial leadership experience

Multi-location sales team management

Strong commercial acumen

Charismatic communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Commercial Director

Location:London Head Office (with international travel)
Salary:Competitive + Performance Bonus

About Jalin Design
Jalin Design is a leading bespoke and ready-to-wear uniform house, creating iconic looks for some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands. With teams in London, the USA, Barbados, and a new presence in Dubai, we are on an ambitious journey to expand our global footprint and redefine the standard of excellence in uniform design.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially drivenCommercial Directorto join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will oversee our sales and account management function at the London head office while leading and supporting our international sales offices in the USA, Barbados, and Dubai.

The Commercial Director will be responsible for delivering sustained revenue growth, improving margins, and positioning Jalin Design as the partner of choice for luxury hospitality brands worldwide. You will be equally comfortable managing and mentoring high-performing teams as you are personally engaging with clients and closing major accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the UK sales and account management team, ensuring exceptional client service and strong account retention.

• Provide oversight, guidance, and strategy to international sales teams in the USA, Barbados, and Dubai.

• Develop and execute a global sales strategy to expand Jalin Design’s international presence.

• Drive profitability by improving margins, negotiating effectively, and identifying upsell opportunities.

• Personally represent Jalin Design in key client relationships, pitching both bespoke and ready-to-wear collections.

• Collaborate with design, operations, and production teams to deliver seamless client experiences.

• Report to the CEO’s and Managing Director as a senior board member, contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in senior commercial leadership, ideally within fashion, uniforms, hospitality, or luxury goods.

• Experience managing multi-location sales teams, with strong international exposure.

• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth, profitability, and margin improvement.

• A confident, charismatic communicator with the ability to win trust at C-suite level.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the energy and ambition to help scale a growing global brand.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and performance bonus structure.

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of a respected global uniform fashion brand.

• International travel and exposure to world-class hospitality clients.

• A senior leadership position with real influence and autonomy.