Commercial Director/CEO (Radar/Sonar/Defence)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Director/CEO based in North West England. The ideal candidate will lead the company's strategy and drive growth in defence-related markets. This unique role offers a competitive salary of upwards of £100,000 plus profit-related pay and share options. Proven leadership in commercial sales within high-security sectors is required, along with excellent communication skills. The position entails overseeing R&D contracts and business development partnerships, commuting to Liverpool daily.

Benefits

Profit-related pay

Start-up opportunity with share options

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• Proven Commercial/Sales leadership at Director level, ideally in defence or software sectors.
• Excellent communicator with management experience.
• Understanding of government procurement and cybersecurity processes.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the company strategy and business plan.
• Build relationships for growth across defence.
• Lead the sales function and support product development.
• Oversee R&D contracts ensuring compliance for defence-grade software.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Job description

Overview

Commercial Director/CEO (Radar/Sonar/Defence)

You will need to be based in North West England and able to commute to Liverpool daily. Salary upwards of £100,000 + Profit Related Pay OTE of circa £200,000 + Start Up Opportunity with Share Options + Pension + Benefits. This role seeks a proven Commercial/Sales Leader, ideally with a background in radar or sonar for defence or other relevant high-security industries, to run an established business with the support of an experienced and knowledgeable Board.

On offer is a rare and completely unique position where you will shape and deliver the company’s strategic direction. You will have the freedom to lead the business, drive commercial success, and unlock new opportunities across the market. The company has clear growth plans and is looking for a CEO to lead and run the business, driving future growth.

This role would suit someone who already has CEO-level experience or an advanced, proven Commercial/Sales-driven Leader seeking a one-off opportunity with long-term potential.

Reference Number: BBBH262716

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Olly Shone at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the companys strategy, business plan, and market position.
• Build relationships and drive growth through business development and partnerships across defence, including SMEs, UK MOD and allied nations.
• Lead the sales function and support product development alongside the CTO, helping to grow a high-performing team.
• Oversee R&D contracts and grants, ensuring quality, compliance, and security standards are met for defence-grade software.

The Person / Qualifications

• Proven Commercial/Sales leadership at Director level, ideally in defence, software, or high-security sectors, with experience scaling early-stage businesses.
• Understanding of government procurement, cybersecurity processes, and ideally markets such as radars, autonomous navigation, or sonar.
• Excellent communicator with stakeholder management and line leadership experience; UK national with SC clearance preferred.
• Aiming for a rare and unique role with rewarding profit-related pay as well as shares.

Locations mentioned: North West England (commute to Liverpool daily) and associated cities such as Liverpool, Birkenhead, Warrington, Runcorn, Chester, Manchester.