Commercial Director, £85,000, West Dorset

Rubicon’s Executive Search & Selection Division has been appointed by a private equity-backed manufacturing company to support their search for a new Commercial Director, pivotal to their continued transformation and growth.

As a key member of a newly formed leadership team, this role reports directly to the Managing Director and leads the commercial function of a top-tier bespoke engineering services company. The successful Commercial Director will have a unique opportunity to shape the commercial strategy with full autonomy, driving business success while managing key customer relationships across the aerospace sector.

This role is ideal for a commercially-minded leader eager to make a tangible impact within a world-class, innovation-focused organisation.

As Commercial Director, you will:

Develop and implement the commercial strategy to drive profitability and align with the company’s wider business objectives.
Develop and maintain robust customer relationships by nurturing existing partnerships and leading initiatives to attract new clients, ensuring sustainable growth.
Oversee pricing, forecasting, and commercial decisions, focusing on achieving profit-margin targets and ensuring accurate financial projections.
Lead and mentor the commercial team, promoting a high-performance culture with an emphasis on growth and professional development.
Drive contractual negotiations with key clients, securing agreements that meet company objectives and ensure long-term value.
Establish partnerships with third-party providers, ensuring contracts are fair, compliant, and align with strategic business goals.
Collaborate closely with the leadership team and other departments, fostering cross-functional alignment to support the company’s mission and objectives.

The ideal Commercial Director will:

Have proven experience in a similar senior leadership role, ideally within engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing.
Demonstrate a commitment to learning and continuous professional development.
Possess strong strategic thinking skills alongside a robust commercial acumen.
Be a skilled negotiator, communicator, and adept at building lasting relationships.
Have solid financial literacy, with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
Show a successful track record in driving business growth and achieving targets.
Exhibit a collaborative, team-focused attitude with a positive and energetic approach.

If you're enthusiastic about becoming a vital member of a thriving and expanding company, with aspirations to make a significant impact, please submit your application for Commercial Director today or call Amber Mashall or Jess Comolly-Jones in our Executive Division for a confidential discussion.