Chief Commercial Officer

QLM Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed branded foods group to appoint a Chief Commercial Officer. The role will lead the global commercial agenda, driving excellence across sales, marketing, category management, and revenue growth, while shaping a high-impact commercial strategy aligned to long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate has extensive senior marketing and brand-building experience in food or beverage manufacturing, a proven track record of commercial

Qualifications

• Extensive senior marketing, brand building experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Track record of delivering commercial transformation.
• Strong P&L ownership and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Setting and executing a global commercial strategy across sales, marketing, category management and revenue growth.
• Building commercial capability across regions and functions with a data-driven, consumer-centric culture.
• Leading transformation initiatives to deliver top-line growth and margin improvement.
• Developing high-performing teams with pace, accountability and agility.

Skills

Senior marketing leadership

Brand building in food/bev

P&L ownership & financial acumen

Leadership & change management

Job description

QLM Search is partnering with a high growth, Private Equity backed branded food group to appoint a Chief Commercial Officer.

Our client is embarking on an ambitious programme to accelerate growth, modernise commercial operations, and deliver a step change in market share.

The Role

The Chief Commercial Officer will lead the global commercial agenda, driving excellence across sales, marketing, category management, and revenue growth, while shaping a high-impact commercial strategy aligned to long-term value creation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and executing a global commercial strategy that delivers profitable, sustainable growth.
• Building commercial capability across regions and functions, fostering a data-driven, consumer-centric culture.
• Optimising pricing, trade, and channel strategy to unlock new value opportunities.
• Partnering with the CEO to ensure commercial performance supports strategic and financial ambitions.
• Leading transformation initiatives that deliver both top-line acceleration and margin improvement.
• Developing high-performing teams that operate with pace, accountability, and agility.

Key Requirements

We’re seeking a commercially astute and entrepreneurial leader, with a blend of strategic and operational excellence, who can thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Ideal profile:

• Extensive senior marketing, brand building experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• A track record of delivering commercial transformation
• Strong P&L ownership and financial acumen, able to drive growth while improving profitability and capital efficiency.
• An authentic, energising leadership style that motivates teams and builds capability at scale.