COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR – Manufacturing SME (sub £25m)
Liverpool area - HYBRID - 1-2 days on site
We’re recruiting a Commercial Director for a long-established, well-invested manufacturing SME which operates in the packaging sector.
Following significant upgrades to equipment and facilities, the organisation now needs a commercially driven leader to reinvigorate the sales function, drive growth, and act as a key partner to the Managing Director.
This is a pivotal senior role with real influence, clear commercial challenge, and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the business.
The Role
* Own and deliver the commercial and sales strategy
* Lead and re-energise an experienced sales team.
* Drive new business, pricing, margin improvement and customer strategy.
* Use data, CRM and BI tools to improve forecasting, targeting and reporting.
* Work closely with Operations and senior leadership to, steer new product development, maximise production capacity and guide investment decisions.
* Develop and implement a focused marketing strategy to support lead generation, strengthen market positioning and enhance commercial performance
* Play a major role at board level, contributing to long-term growth plans.
About You
* Senior commercial/sales leadership experience within manufacturing ideally packaging
* Strong strategic capability with a track record of driving growth.
* Skilled at modernising processes and developing long-tenured teams.
* Positive, resilient, commercially astute and confident operating as a No.2 to an MD.
* Balanced mix of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
Why Apply?
A high-impact leadership role with autonomy, visibility and the chance to transform a commercial function within a profitable, stable and forward-looking SME.