Chief Commercial Officer

Founder and Managing Director – QLM Search – Delivering global executive talent solutions

QLM Search is partnering with a major international food group to appoint a Chief Commercial Officer.

Our client is a high-performing business with significant global revenues, category-leading brands, and strong private equity backing, embarking on an ambitious programme to accelerate growth, modernise commercial operations, and enhance enterprise value.

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, CFO, and investors 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.

Ideal profile:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• A track record of delivering commercial transformation in complex, international businesses.
• Experience working with or within private equity‑backed or highly performance‑driven organisations.
• 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.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Marketing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location: London, England, United Kingdom