Director of Commercial Sales in Leicester

Topps Group are looking for a Director of Commercial Sales to join our team! As a member of the Leadership team, reporting into the Buying Director, this role is responsible for defining and driving the Commercial Sales strategy. Overseeing the Commercial Operation to include Parkside (A&D) and CTD Residential, the role will grow our revenue and build loyalty spend through a mindset of doing what is right for the company, our colleagues, and our customers.

Taking the lead in supporting the extended leadership team in developing a collaborative operational strategy that sets Topps Group apart from its competitors. With a customer-first mindset, you will work across the business to build a compelling B2B proposition, strengthen our brand presence, and expand our client base. Your leadership will inspire a high-performing team of around 15 colleagues, driving engagement, accountability, and development through coaching, succession planning, and quality conversations. You will recruit and grow great people while fostering a collaborative culture rooted in exceptional service.

Commercially, you will own delivery of annual financial targets, manage the P&L, and maximise returns by analysing performance data, market trends, and sales KPIs to identify opportunities for growth. You will ensure robust processes—from CRM management to commission structures—are in place to support high performance, innovation, and customer excellence. Through strong cross-functional working, you will champion customer experience, elevate brand impact through events and marketing, and make our A&D design studio a hub of creativity and value. By driving change, sharing insights, and maintaining a future-focused outlook, you will ensure we remain competitive, agile, and commercially successful.

What You’ll Bring

You will be a proven commercial professional with a strong track record in business development, sales leadership, and relationship management. Highly motivated and naturally proactive, you combine drive, energy, and tenacity with excellent communication and presentation skills. You will have the confidence to challenge constructively, think creatively, and push boundaries—paired with the commercial acumen and strategic mindset needed to deliver real results. Exceptionally strong at building long-term relationships, you will influence, negotiate, and collaborate with impact at every level, both internally and externally. Your leadership style is inspiring and supportive, enabling you to coach, motivate, and elevate those around you. Organised, professional, and solutions-focused, you consistently bring fresh ideas and a 'think outside the box' approach to achieving growth.

What we’ll do for you

In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 65% of your base salary). Then there’s a company car/car allowance, private medical, generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We’re committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you’ll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn’t just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we're here to support you. Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy—it’s a daily practice.