Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Evolution Consulting Partners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed firm in the UK is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to lead its global growth strategy, targeting revenue of at least 1bn in three years. This role involves developing a commercial strategy across all regions, driving new client acquisition, and overseeing international sales teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in commercial leadership within contract manufacturing or related sectors, and a strong understanding of B2B environments. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CCO or senior commercial leader in relevant sectors.
• Experience with global firms generating +1bn revenue.
• Background in private equity-backed environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global commercial strategy.
• Drive top-line growth through new client acquisition.
• Oversee international sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Understanding of B2B manufacturing

New client acquisition

Strong strategic thinking

Multilingual (English + others)

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