Commercial Director/ Accounts Director

Job Title: Commercial Director Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: £80k-100k basic + OTE Ref: PR – 1415722 About the Company Pareto is working with one of the UK\’s largest privately-owned manufacturers and distributors of branded and private-label automotive, household, DIY, and personal care products. With decades of market leadership, this organisation operates across a wide range of product categories including lubricants, valeting, paints, adhesives, and car care – supplying both retail and trade customers across global markets. The company boasts an impressive in-house ecosystem, encompassing everything from R&D and manufacturing to packaging and logistics, making it a highly integrated and agile business. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, this is a dynamic and forward-thinking environment perfect for a commercially driven leader. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Director to lead the commercial function and drive sustained revenue growth. This individual will work closely with the executive leadership team to shape the commercial vision, expand customer relationships, and capitalise on emerging market opportunities. Design and implement commercial strategies aligned with company goals. Report directly to the Group CEO on commercial performance and future outlook. Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing commercial team across sales, key accounts, and business development. Drive cross-functional alignment with operations, finance, and supply chain to ensure commercial success. Develop and enforce robust commercial policies including pricing, terms, and customer engagement protocols. Proven success in a Commercial Director or similar senior leadership role (10+ years). Strong background in automotive, household, DIY, or manufacturing sectors . Strategic thinker with strong financial and market analysis acumen. Natural leader who can inspire, drive accountability, and foster commercial excellence. Competitive executive-level salary & performance-based bonus. Opportunity to shape commercial strategy for a UK market leader. Strong progression and career development potential.