Commercial Director - Huntingdon

Exec Capital Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Exec Capital Recruitment represents a specialist niche manufacturer headquartered near Huntingdon. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to drive both commercial performance and day-to-day operational efficiency as the business scales.

The successful candidate will identify new markets, nurture key customer relationships, and lead a small, high-calibre team—combining strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to ensure sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial leadership and revenue growth.
• Experience leading a small, multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability.
• Commercial acumen in manufacturing or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead both commercial performance and operational effectiveness of the business.
• Identify new market opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Strengthen existing customer relationships and expand the client base.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient delivery and quality.
• Coach and guide a close-knit team through growth and change.

Job description

Our client is a specialist niche manufacturing business based in Huntington with a highly skilled team of 12 people and significant growth potential. The company operates within a specialist market where product quality, reliability, and strong customer relationships are key to continued success.

As part of the company’s next phase of development, our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead both the commercial performance and operational effectiveness of the business.

The Role

Reporting to the business owners, the Commercial Director will take responsibility for driving revenue growth while ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of a small manufacturing operation.

This role requires a commercially focused leader who can combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. The successful candidate will identify new market opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships, and lead a close-knit team as the business continues to grow.