Commercial Director

Compass Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director to lead strategic initiatives for their Smart Retail business. The role involves defining business plans, maximizing supplier opportunities, and overseeing cross-sector projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen and a collaborative approach. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Smart Retail in a FTSE 100 organization.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure across multiple sectors

Influence in strategic forums

Qualifications

• Proven commercial leader with experience in complex project delivery.
• Ability to lead teams through change in high-pressure environments.
• Motivates and inspires colleagues while promoting company values.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a joint business plan aligned with strategic priorities.
• Shape supply chain requirements and manage inflationary challenges.
• Identify and maximise purchasing income and category growth.
• Lead projects ensuring a consistent approach to commercial management.
• Partner with sector colleagues to drive growth and deliver innovation.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Decisive leadership

Collaborative solutions-focused approach

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Data analysis for decision making

Job description

Commercial Director

Location: Mobile | Competitive Package

Compass UK & Ireland has launched Amplifi, our new Smart Retail business – bringing together some of the UK’s leading regional operators.

By combining Compass’ scale with our partners’ agility and expertise, Amplifi is transforming how food, drink and everyday products are delivered across workplaces, universities, hospitals, and public spaces. With a portfolio spanning digital vending, smart markets, pantry services and premium coffee-to-go, Amplifi delivers data-driven, consumer-focused retail solutions 24/7.

To support this step change, we are now recruiting a Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy for Amplifi within Foodbuy.

The Role

This is a pivotal and commercially focused senior leadership role at the centre of the Foodbuy Compass Commercial Management Team, working closely with Amplifi’s executive leadership.

As Commercial Director, you will:

• Define and deliver a joint business plan aligned with Amplifi’s strategic priorities.
• Shape supply chain requirements, manage inflationary challenges, and drive cost control.
• Identify and maximise opportunities for purchasing income, supplier innovation, and category growth.
• Hold suppliers and internal functions to account for delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Lead cross-sector and UK-wide projects, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to commercial management.
• Partner with sector colleagues to drive growth, deliver innovation, and strengthen compliance.

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a proven commercial leader who can:

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and decisive leadership.
• Bring resilience, energy and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence, building strong relationships across functions.
• Deliver complex projects and lead teams through change in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Analyse data and insights to drive informed decision making and strategic outcomes.
• Motivate and inspire colleagues, promoting Foodbuy’s values and behaviours.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a commercial leadership role – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Smart Retail in the UK. You’ll play a key part in delivering innovative, sustainable and technology-enabled retail solutions, while influencing strategy at the highest levels of Compass and Foodbuy.

You’ll also have the chance to develop your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining exposure across multiple sectors, projects, and leadership forums.

Ready to take the lead in transforming Smart Retail? Apply now and be part of Amplifi’s journey to redefine the consumer experience.

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