Commercial Director in Newport

Shropshire Trading Ltd is a purpose-led, B Corp-certified business working at the sharp end of the UK’s discount retail market. We help some of Europe’s best-known FMCG brands move residual stock into the UK’s top value retailers. After 6 years of hands-on growth, our MD is ready to step back from day-to-day operations to spend more time working on the business. We’re looking for a Commercial Director who can lead our high-performing team, fuel growth and inject new energy into our journey.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to shape and lead a fast-paced, agile company at a pivotal moment.
• A small, tight-knit team who care deeply about what they do.
• A leadership opportunity where you set the tone; culture, performance, and momentum.
• An environment where you’ll be trusted, challenged, and backed to succeed.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Leads from the front and brings energy, clarity and consistency.
• Can hold commercial performance and culture in the same hand.
• Has strong trading, sales or buying experience and knows how to win business.
• Is a great judge of character, a leader of people and not just of strategy.
• Can create fun and focus in equal measure.
• Isn’t afraid to ask “why?” of themselves, their team, or their clients.
• Is emotionally intelligent and knows when to take the mask off.
• Is present, we need you in and around Shrewsbury, working shoulder to shoulder with the team.

A few ‘essentials’:

• You must live within 40 miles of Shrewsbury (this isn’t a remote role).
• You need to love the thrill of new business and the power of great relationships.
• You’ve probably managed a team before, but we’re open to a rising star who’s ready for their first commercial director role if they bring the hunger and capability.

Our culture is everything. We’re structured, strategic, and commercially sharp. But we’re also fun, human and team-first. We ring the bell when we win. We cheer each other on, and we know that the magic happens when people love what they do!

If that’s the kind of place you want to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply: Please complete our application form: Application Form. This form gives you the chance to tell us; why you, what you’ll bring and why our next chapter is better with you in it.

If you have any issues accessing or completing this form, please contact Jemima on jemima@shropshiretrading.co.uk or message direct on LinkedIn.