Back to searchCommercial Director
DCT Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Deeside, Flintshire CH5, Wales
£100,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- DCT Recruitment Ltd is seeking a permanent Commercial Director for a steel and glass company, initially based on-site in Deeside for a paper mill project.
- The role requires 7-10 years of experience in a senior commercial leadership position, preferably within the steel industry.
- Key responsibilities include driving revenue growth, optimizing profitability, and leading the commercial team to enhance market opportunities.
- Exceptional sales and negotiation skills, along with strong leadership qualities, are essential for success in this high-pressure role.
- The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience and expertise required.
Duties and responsibilities of a commercial director
As a Commercial director you play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the commercial strategy of the company. Your key focus will be on driving revenue growth, optimising profitability, and identifying market opportunities. This high-pressure role demands a strategic thinker, a skilled negotiator, and an inspiring leader who can energise and guide the commercial team towards success, ultimately ensuring the organisation's sustained growth and competitive edge in the market. Its a pivotal and complex role.
Duties and responsibilities include:
? Developing and executing commercial strategies that align sales, marketing, and business objectives, with a keen eye on financial targets and market trends.
? Revenue growth and business development to expand the company's market share and reach new customers.
? Financial analysis and performance including analysing sales data, market trends, and financial reports to make data-driven decisions and enhance performance.
? Working with profit targets to set pricing strategies, optimise margins, and ensure sustainable profitability.
? Conducting competitor and market analysis to identify trends, assess opportunities, and drive product/service improvements.
? Building and implementing customer satisfaction programmes to enhance client retention and brand loyalty.
? Leading and motivating the commercial team, providing mentorship and guidance to drive excellence.
? Serving as a key figurehead in business events, conferences, and networking avenues to enhance the company's reputation through brand representation.
? Effectively communicating the organisation's value propositions to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
? Implementing strategic training programmes and supporting the team's professional growth.
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Experience:
? Demonstrated success in a senior commercial leadership role, 7-10 years of experience. In the steel Industry
? Proven track record of achieving targets, driving revenue growth, and expanding market share.
? High levels of experience in sales and/or marketing, as well as managing relationships with important clients and stakeholders.
? Proven experience with performance, financial and budgeting reporting.
Skills required:
? Exceptional sales and negotiation skills to secure lucrative deals.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
? Business acumen to make strategic decisions that drive profitability.
? Leadership qualities to inspire and guide the commercial team.
? Initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
? Budget management and financial reporting proficiency.
? Organisational skills and strategic thinking.
? Analytical skills.
? Industry specific knowledge and expertise.
Hours are Monday to Friday 7am until 5pm
Skills Required
Experience working in the steel industry
7-10 years experience as a Commercial Director
? Exceptional sales and negotiation skills to secure lucrative deals.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
? Business acumen to make strategic decisions that drive profitability.
? Leadership qualities to inspire and guide the commercial team.
? Initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
? Budget management and financial reporting proficiency.
? Organisational skills and strategic thinking.
? Analytical skills.
? Industry specific knowledge and expertise.
Qualifications Required
? A relevant business-related degree (e.g., in business management, marketing, or finance).
? A Masters degree may be required, although is often not essential.
