Director of Commercial - Leisure business North of England

TN United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure-first business in Chester is seeking a Director of Commercial to oversee strategic operations and drive growth. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, sales, and marketing expertise to enhance brand development and manage partnerships. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and CFO to shape the company's future and ensure successful venue launches.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and marketing background essential.
• Leadership and coaching skills required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of the operated business and affiliated brands.
• End-to-end oversight of venue relaunch and opening.
• Management of all operational teams onsite and offsite.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Marketing

Job description

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Director of Commercial - Leisure business North of England, Chester

Client: Corecruitment

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 43a74a4bb944

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Hybrid working, travel to Head office 3/4 times a week - Must live North of Birmingham

We are currently working with a great Leisure-first business that provides Hospitality & Leisure venues across the UK with strong food concepts attached. They offer a great leisure experience in the UK – with the UK tourist business booming, this company is in a strong growth position. They are looking for a new Commercial Director, responsible for ROI across the portfolio, risk management, finding new commercial opportunities, working with sponsors and partnerships. A key focus is on leadership and coaching skills, with a strong sales and marketing background being essential.

The Director of Commercial

This role reports directly to the CEO, developing the brand and working with partners to develop their brands. The Director will lead in hiring during this growth phase, managing onsite and offsite promotion, annual calendar, full-cycle marketing, and managing partnerships and concept launches. You, the CEO, and CFO will form the founding executive team responsible for strategy and growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic oversight of the operated business and affiliated brands;
• End-to-end oversight of venue relaunch and opening;
• Management of all operational teams onsite and offsite;
• Oversight of the core business;
• Management of all promotions involving external partner businesses;
• Responsibility for branding of new concepts created by the marketing team;
• Integration with delivery aggregator marketing plans;
• Assistance with fundraising and Board management alongside CEO & CFO;
• Contribute to company strategy;
• Innovative thinking for company evolution, motivated by building a large enterprise;
• Analyze market research and data for business planning;
• Work diligently, make decisions quickly, and find order in chaos.

If interested, please apply with your updated CV and contact Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666.