Commercial Director, £85,000, West Dorset 

Rubicon’s Executive Search & Selection Division has been appointed by a private equity-backed manufacturing company to support their search for a new Commercial 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 the commercial function of a top-tier bespoke engineering services company. The successful Commercial Director will have a unique opportunity to shape the commercial strategy with full 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. 

As Commercial Director, you will:

• Develop and implement the commercial strategy to drive profitability and align with the company’s wider business objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust customer relationships by nurturing existing partnerships and leading initiatives to attract new clients, ensuring sustainable growth.
• Oversee pricing, forecasting, and commercial decisions, focusing on achieving profit-margin targets and ensuring accurate financial projections.
• Lead and mentor the commercial team, promoting a high-performance culture with an emphasis on growth and professional development.
• Drive contractual negotiations with key clients, securing agreements that meet company objectives and ensure long-term value.
• Establish partnerships with third-party providers, ensuring contracts are fair, compliant, and align 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 ideal Commercial Director will:

• Have proven experience in a similar senior leadership role, ideally within engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and continuous professional development.
• Possess strong strategic thinking skills alongside a robust commercial acumen.
• Be a skilled negotiator, communicator, and adept at building lasting relationships.
• Have solid financial literacy, with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Show a successful track record in driving business growth and achieving targets.
• Exhibit a collaborative, team-focused attitude with a positive and energetic approach.

If you're enthusiastic about becoming a vital member of a thriving and expanding company, with aspirations to make a significant impact, please submit your application for Commercial Director today or call Amber Mashall or Jess Comolly-Jones in our Executive Division for a confidential discussion.