Commercial Manager

Octagon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium service organization in Greater London is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive growth and business development. In this influential role, you will focus on relationship-led sales, support acquisition opportunities, and help scale the business. Ideal candidates have experience in trust-based environments and exposure to M&A strategies. This position offers a chance to work with a high-valued client base and a leadership team that prioritizes culture and integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in relationship-led sales, especially in sensitive environments.
• Proven track record in scaling businesses and improving commercial structures.
• Experience with M&A or buy-and-build strategies at a leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior-level commercial growth within a premium services business.
• Build long-term relationships with high net worth individuals and strategic partners.
• Support the identification and assessment of acquisition opportunities.
• Work with leadership on post-acquisition growth and integration.
• Help scale the commercial function and build a stronger team.

Skills

Relationship-led sales

Strategic thinking

Commercial growth capability

M&A exposure

Team building

Job description

We’re working with a premium, trust-led services business supporting high net worth individuals, families and organisations in highly sensitive environments.

As part of a significant growth phase, they are seeking a senior commercial leader to drive business development, help scale the organisation, and play a key role in acquisition-led growth.

The opportunity

This business operates in a world where trust, discretion, judgement and reputation are critical. The leadership team is looking for someone who can bring commercial rigour, relationship-led growth capability, and strategic thinking to help build a larger, more resilient organisation.

You will work closely with senior operational leaders who own service delivery, allowing you to focus on commercial growth, partnerships and scaling the business.

Who this role is for

You are likely to be:

• A senior commercial, business development or growth leader
• Experienced in relationship-led sales rather than high-volume or aggressive selling
• Comfortable operating in reputation-sensitive, trust-based environments
• Experienced in scaling businesses, building teams and improving commercial structure
• Exposed to M&A, acquisitions or buy-and-build strategies, either hands-on or at leadership level

The role

You will:

• Lead senior-level commercial growth within a premium, trust-led services business
• Build long-term relationships with HNWIs, family offices, corporates and strategic partners
• Support the identification and assessment of acquisition opportunities
• Work with ownership and leadership on post-acquisition growth and integration
• Help scale the commercial function and build a stronger team around you
• Represent the business with credibility, discretion and professionalism

Why this stands out

• A genuinely senior role with influence over growth strategy
• Exposure to high-value, high-trust client relationships
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in acquisition-led expansion
• A leadership team that values culture, integrity and long-term thinking

📩 We are shortlisting selectively and welcome applications from senior commercial leaders looking to apply their skills in a premium, reputation-led environment.