Commercial Director in Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director to drive its defence market strategy. This high-impact role calls for a commercially savvy leader with expertise in mobile hydraulics and a proven track record in defence sales. The position offers executive-level influence, hybrid working, and a competitive compensation package with performance incentives.

Benefits

Executive-level influence on strategy

Hybrid working with UK/EU travel

Competitive package with performance incentives

Qualifications

• Background in defence engineering is essential.
• Technical knowledge of mobile hydraulics is required.
• Experience with MoD supply chains or military vehicle OEMs is a must.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the commercial strategy for defence applications.
• Build relationships across defence OEMs and procurement chains.
• Lead high-value bids and contract negotiations.

Skills

Senior commercial or business development background in defence engineering

Strong technical literacy in mobile hydraulics / electro-hydraulics

Experience working with MoD supply chains, primes or military vehicle OEMs

Confidence operating at C-suite / programme leadership level

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree / HNC / HND or similar)

Job description

Overview

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Commercial Director – Mobile Hydraulics | Defence Sector

UK / Hybrid | Executive Package

A leading engineering group within the mobile hydraulics sector is seeking a Commercial Director to drive its defence market strategy.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a commercially savvy leader with deep technical understanding of mobile hydraulic systems and a proven track record selling into the defence ecosystem (MoD, primes, vehicle OEMs, integrators).

What You’ll Lead

• Own and execute the commercial strategy for defence applications
• Build senior relationships across defence OEMs, primes & procurement chains
• Identify, shape & win new military vehicle and support system programmes
• Lead high-value bids, proposals & contract negotiations
• Guide technical positioning of mobile hydraulic solutions to defence standards
• Represent the business at key defence forums and industry events

What You’ll Bring

• Senior commercial or business development background in defence engineering
• Strong technical literacy in mobile hydraulics / electro-hydraulics
• Experience working with MoD supply chains, primes or military vehicle OEMs
• Confidence operating at C-suite / programme leadership level
• Engineering qualification (Degree / HNC / HND or similar)

Why Apply

• Executive-level influence on strategy and market direction
• Hybrid working with UK/EU travel
• Competitive package with performance incentives

If you are a commercially driven leader with technical authority in mobile hydraulics and deep exposure to the defence sector, this is a rare opportunity to shape market growth at the highest level.

Interested?

Send a message or apply directly to arrange a confidential discussion.

We are open to candidates who do not mind travelling anywhere in the UK for this position or open to relocation

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