Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Evolution Consulting Partners; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Chief Commercial Officer to drive its growth strategy. This role involves leading revenue generation and expanding market share across Europe and beyond. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a CCO or in a senior commercial role within contract manufacturing or similar sectors, with a strong focus on developing a global commercial strategy. Fluency in English and experience in managing multi-regional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract manufacturing or related sectors.
• Experience with +1bn revenue global firms is essential.
• Commercial leadership experience across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global commercial strategy.
• Drive top-line growth through client acquisition.
• Identify new market opportunities for expansion.

Skills

Proven experience as a CCO or senior commercial leader

Strong understanding of B2B manufacturing and regulatory frameworks

Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style

Fluent in English

Experience in private equity-backed environments

Job description

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Location United Kingdom Or Europewide / Hybrid

Sector Experience : Open to candidates from food manufacturing , pharmaceuticals , or industrial manufacturing

Ownership : Private Equity-backed

Reporting to : CEO / Board of Directors

Type : Full-time, Executive Leadership

The Opportunity

A private equity-backed manufacturing organisation is seeking a commercially focused Chief Commercial Officer to lead its global growth strategy. They have growth aspirations of at least 1bn revenue in the next three years. This executive will be responsible for driving revenue, expanding market share, and strengthening client relationships across Europe and beyond. The role is central to delivering value creation in line with investor expectations and scaling the business internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global commercial strategy across all operating regions
• Drive top-line growth through new client acquisition, upselling, and strategic partnerships
• Lead business development targeting clients across pharma, wellness, food, and industrial sectors
• Oversee international sales and marketing teams, implementing performance metrics and CRM systems
• Ensure brand consistency and market positioning across diverse geographies
• Identify new market opportunities, including geographic expansion and service diversification
• Collaborate with R&D and operations to tailor offerings to client needs and regulatory environments
• Act as a key liaison with private equity sponsors and board members, contributing to investor reporting and strategic planning

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a CCO or senior commercial leader in contract manufacturing, pharma, food, or industrial sectors
• Experience in +1bn revenue global firms is a must
• Strong understanding of B2B manufacturing and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in private equity-backed environments, ideally with international scaling exposure
• Commercial leadership across Europe, North America, and Asia
• Fluent in English; additional languages are also advantageous
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style and operational execution capability

Success Metrics

• Revenue growth and margin improvement
• New client acquisition and retention
• Sales pipeline velocity and conversion
• Market share expansion
• Client satisfaction and contract renewal rates