Commercial Manager

Woodstock Recruitment is working in exclusive partnership with Cleenol, one of the UK’s leading innovators, manufacturers and suppliers of quality cleaning and hygiene products. With a legacy of over 300 years of history, rooted in family values.

We are seeking to hire a Commercial Manager to join the team, who will drive the performance and growth of the business, whilst leading the purchasing team to optimise procurement and enhance profitability.

With a clear path to commercial directorship, the successful applicant will be of the sort of character that thrives on family values, delivering exceptional customer service, and enjoys the prospect of tackling some of the industry's big names.

Key responsibilities:

• UK Sales: Working closely with distributors to grow their businesses—and ours.
• Export Sales: Focusing on international growth opportunities.
• Contract Manufacturing: Managing partnerships to produce products under other brands.  Identified as a key growth area.
• Licensing: Developing relationships to license Cleenol formulations to international factories.
• Supporting and inspiring teams to excel.
• Leading, managing and developing:
  • Sales Manager and Export Account Manager to ensure collaborative and effective operations.
  • Purchasing Team to ensure efficient operations and cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor business performance through detailed analysis and provide insights and actionable recommendations to optimise profitability
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with distributors, partners, and clients to ensure satisfaction, loyalty, and mutual growth.
• Work closely with the marketing team to align on growth strategies, campaigns, and brand positioning.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging market opportunities to position Cleenol as a market leader.

Skills, experience, qualifications, values and attitude:

• Proven experience in a commercial, sales, or business development role.
• Experience in the cleaning chemical, homecare or personal care manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with licensing and contract manufacturing agreements.
• Experience in working with international markets and export sales
• A natural leader and collaborator with people management skills and a track record of team development.
• Financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and analysing business performance.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Sharing Cleenol’s values of family, teamwork, community, and sustainability.
• A collaborative, “people-first” mindset, focused on growing the team and business together.
• High level of emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and eager to grow personally and professionally

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE.
• Uncapped Bonus: Rewards for your contributions without limits.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the benefits of blended working with two anchor days in Banbury Head Office each week, and a 4-day working week on the horizon.
• Benefits: Our benefits package is designed to support you and your family, reflecting our family-centric culture. This includes core benefits such as a car allowance, pension, 36 days holiday as standard – with long service awards on top, life assurance, a healthcare cash plan, free financial advice and enhanced family leave. We’re committed to providing the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Growth Potential: Join a company where there is room to progress, with the opportunity to grow alongside Cleenol’s ambitious plans.