Growth-Focused Commercial Director, UK

Ignite; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite, a fast-growing challenger FMCG business, is seeking a Commercial Director to lead its next growth phase in the UK from Reading. The role offers real scope to shape the commercial strategy, accelerate growth and build a high-performing team around you.

You will own the UK commercial agenda across Retail, Grocery, Amazon and DTC, partnering with the SLT and Board to translate ambition into sustainable, profitable growth. This is a senior leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial leader with FMCG or fast-moving consumer background.
• Proven track record in Retail and D2C delivering profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the UK commercial strategy and performance across channels.
• Set pace, direction and commercial priorities for the business.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting and in-year performance.
• Develop channel strategies that unlock growth and strengthen distribution.
• Bring market, customer and competitive insight into commercial decision-making.
• Lead, develop and challenge a high-performing commercial team.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities, challenge performance and course-correct quickly.
• Partner with the senior leadership team and Board on longer-term growth opportunities.

Skills

Multi-channel experience

Retail expertise

Amazon & DTC

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Strategic thinking

Job description

Ignite, a fast-growing challenger FMCG business, is seeking a Commercial Director to lead its next growth phase in the UK from Reading. The role offers real scope to shape the commercial strategy, accelerate growth and build a high-performing team around you.

You will own the UK commercial agenda across Retail, Grocery, Amazon and DTC, partnering with the SLT and Board to translate ambition into sustainable, profitable growth. This is a senior leadership opportunity.