Commercial Director in Bedford

Commercial Director

Cambridgeshire

Up to £105,000

Bonus & Benefits

Are you a commercially minded leader who knows how to build strong customer relationships, win new business, and shape long-term commercial strategy?

This is a senior leadership opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business in Cambridgeshire, offering the chance to influence direction, lead multiple teams, and drive sustainable growth.

We’re supporting a growing, privately owned business as they appoint a Commercial Director to take full ownership of their commercial strategy, sales activity and customer engagement. It\’s a role with genuine scope, visibility, and the ability to make a real dent in the growth trajectory.

The Opportunity

As Commercial Director, you’ll sit on the senior leadership team and take responsibility for:

• Developing and implementing a best-in-class commercial strategy that aligns with wider business goals.
• Leading the Sales, Business Development and Customer Service functions to deliver strong customer relationships and profitable growth.
• Managing the end-to-end new business process from initial enquiry through to negotiation and contract award.
• Building a healthy pipeline of products, customers and opportunities to meet long-term company targets.
• Setting clear objectives, supporting development and managing performance for your direct reports.
• Owning and negotiating commercial pricing to ensure profitability remains front and centre.
• Reviewing performance vs target and taking decisive action where needed.
• Developing strong multi-level relationships with both existing and potential customers.
• Collaborating closely with Marketing to shape compelling campaigns and customer engagement activity.
• Maintaining strong awareness of industry trends, competitor activity and market shifts.

About You

You’ll bring a mix of commercial acumen, leadership strength and strategic thinking, including:

• Experience developing and executing commercial strategies that deliver real results.
• Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, P&L and financial planning.
• A background in leading sales or commercial teams.
• Ability to analyse market trends, customer behaviour and competitive landscapes.
• Proven success in securing new business and developing long-term partnerships.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• A leadership style that balances strategic direction with hands-on support.

Why Apply?

• Highly influential board-level role.
• Autonomy to shape the commercial function and future direction.
• Strong, supportive leadership team with a collaborative culture.
• Well-invested business with big growth ambitions.
• A role where your decisions genuinely move the needle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in commercial management, sales, marketing or business development.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrable track record in driving revenue and profit growth.
• Experience leading product innovation or development initiatives.
• Background working collaboratively with Operations, Finance, NPD and other cross-functional teams.

If you\’d like more information on this position please click apply and a member of the team will be in touch.