Commercial Manager

VanRath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Maternity cover contract

On-site work

Job summary

VanRath in Belfast is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee commercial and operational activities across three business areas. You will develop strategies to maximise revenue, margins, and growth, and lead a high-performing sales team to win new business.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong financial stewardship, and excellent communication with senior client stakeholders. This on-site position offers a clear progression path within a respected design and print organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in commercial and operational roles in print/design.
• Strong revenue growth, margin management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience in senior-level client relationship management.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing sales and operations teams.
• Strategic thinker with innovative business development ideas.
• Confident decision-maker with strong communication and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and operational activities across three business areas.
• Develop strategies to maximise revenue, margins, and growth.
• Lead, motivate, and grow a sales team to win new business.
• Drive premium brand design and print services including digital and large-format.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and monitor financial performance against targets.
• Contribute to strategic planning and company growth as part of leadership.
• Promote digitised workflows and continuously improve SOPs for productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Revenue growth

Budgeting

Client management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the design and print industry, recognised for delivering exceptional branding solutions and top-tier print services. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a thriving business, shaping its future growth and operational excellence.

Salary/Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 starting salary + commission structure (to be discussed at interview)
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
• Maternity cover contract with potential for future opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strategic leadership responsibilities

About your next employer

This reputable organisation in Belfast specialises in delivering premium design and print services across various sectors. Operating as part of a larger group, they pride themselves on innovation, customer satisfaction, and high standards of quality. With a focus on digital, large-format printing, and brand design, they serve a diverse and growing client base. The company champions a collaborative culture with a committed leadership team within a thriving, forward-thinking business environment.

About you

• Proven leadership experience in a commercial and operational role within the print, design, or creative industry
• Strong understanding of revenue growth, margin management, budgeting, and cost control
• Experience in client relationship management at senior levels
• Ability to develop and lead high-performing, motivated sales and operational teams
• Strategic thinker with innovative approach to business development and service enhancement
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication skills and commercial acumen

What you'll do

• Oversee the commercial and operational activities across three business areas
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise revenue, margins, and business growth
• Lead, motivate, and grow a sales team to generate new business and retain existing clients
• Drive the development of premium brand design and print services including digital and large-format offerings
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and monitor financial performance against targets
• Play a key role within the wider management team, contributing to strategic planning and company growth
• Promote a digitised, efficient workflow and continuously improve SOPs to enhance productivity and service delivery