Commercial Director - Gas Analysis

Emerson Electric; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Gas Analysis and Detection industry is seeking a Commercial Director to drive strategic growth and market expansion. This role requires collaboration across teams, strategic decision-making, and strong people management skills, offering a significant opportunity to shape the business's future.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical coverage

Career development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Employee recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the Process Gas industry.
• Expertise in Gas Chromatography and Continuous Gas products.
• Leadership experience in sales management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and develop growth strategies.
• Develop and execute global growth strategies and identify market opportunities.
• Mentor team leaders and support S&OP processes.

Skills

Strategic analysis skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

The Commercial Director-Gas Analysis role is responsible for driving the growth strategy for the Gas Analysis and Detection business, ensuring revenue, profitability, and market expansion goals are achieved. The position requires close collaboration with the Go-To-Market Organization and World Area teams to champion alignment, strengthen customer engagement, and achieve business objectives. The Director will work cross-functionally with product management, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure commercial strategies are executed effectively. This role also contributes to shaping the overall strategic vision of the business.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participation on the Leadership team: Contribute to strategic decision-making, develop growth strategies aligned with market trends, represent the business in executive reviews, and collaborate with key partners for global strategy development.
2. Sales and Business Development: Develop and execute global growth strategies, identify new market opportunities, analyze market dynamics, and support customer care initiatives.
3. Channel and Lifecycle Development: Support project pursuits, build a global third-party channel for CEM market penetration, and improve customer lifecycle services.
4. People Management & Other: Mentor team leaders, support S&OP processes, guide NPD pipeline management, and travel at least 25% for meetings and site visits.

Candidate Profile:

Must be decisive, adaptable, strategic, and capable of building strong relationships with key accounts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field
• Experience in the Process Gas industry and related applications
• Strategic analysis skills for business decision-making
• Expertise in Gas Chromatography and Continuous Gas products
• Leadership experience in sales management

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership in managing teams and operations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across organizational levels

Our Culture:

We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, offering career development opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive environment. We prioritize employee well-being with comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, support programs, and recognition initiatives.

Join us and make a significant impact!