Commercial Director

Commercial Director, £85,000, West Dorset 

Rubicon’s Executive Search & Selection Division has been appointed by aprivate equity-backed manufacturing companyto support their search for a newCommercial Director,pivotal to their continued transformation and growth.

As a key member of a newly formed leadership team, this role reports directly to the Managing Director and leads thecommercial functionof a top-tier bespoke engineering services company. The successfulCommercial Directorwill have a unique opportunity to shape the commercial strategy withfull autonomy, driving business success while managing key customer relationships across the aerospace sector.

This role is ideal for a commercially-minded leader eager to make a tangible impact within a world-class, innovation-focused organisation. 

AsCommercial Director, you will:

• Develop and implement thecommercial strategyto drive profitability and align with the company’s wider business objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust customer relationships bynurturing existing partnershipsand leading initiatives to attract new clients, ensuring sustainable growth.
• Oversee pricing, forecasting, and commercial decisions, focusing onachieving profit-margin targetsand ensuring accurate financial projections.
• Lead and mentor the commercial team, promoting a high-performance culture with anemphasis on growthand professional development.
• Drive contractual negotiations with key clients,securing agreementsthat meet company objectives and ensure long-term value.
• Establish partnerships with third-party providers, ensuring contracts are fair, compliant, andalign with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team and other departments, fostering cross-functional alignment to support the company’s mission and objectives.

The idealCommercial Directorwill:

• Have proven experience in a similarsenior leadership role, ideally within engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning andcontinuous professional development.
• Possess strongstrategic thinkingskills alongside a robust commercial acumen.
• Be a skillednegotiator,communicator, and adept at building lasting relationships.
• Have solidfinancial literacy,with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Show a successful track record indriving business growthand achieving targets.
• Exhibit a collaborative, team-focused attitude with a positive and energetic approach.

If you're enthusiastic about becoming a vital member of athriving and expanding company, with aspirations to make a significant impact, please submit your application forCommercial Director today or callAmber MashallorJess Comolly-Jonesin our Executive Division for a confidential discussion.