We’re looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Team Lead to join our high-performing Commercial function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a team of Senior, Commercial, and Junior Commercial Managers, helping to deliver our supplier strategies and drive profitable growth.
As Commercial Team Lead, you will lead by example – supporting your team, owning your supplier portfolio, and delivering best-in-class relationships both internally and externally. You’ll bring strong commercial thinking, a solutions-focused mindset, and the confidence to influence at all levels.
What you will do?
1. Lead and develop a team of Senior, Commercial, and Junior Commercial Managers
2. Own your supplier portfolio, working collaboratively with the wider Commercial and Sales teams
3. Deliver against agreed sales, margin, and supplier term targets
4. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships with clear joint business plans
5. Improve cashflow and profitability by negotiating competitive pricing, resolving aged debt, and recovering costs on overstocks and out-of-date stock
6. Provide tailored product ranges and promotions to customers using a category management approach
7. Represent DCS at meetings, events, and industry forums
8. Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice in all product-related activity
9. Communicate effectively across all departments and external stakeholders
About you.
10. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar commercial role
11. Proven team leadership experience
12. Strong commercial acumen and numeracy
13. A confident negotiator and decision-maker with a solutions-focused mindset
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
15. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical ability
16. Skilled in Microsoft Excel
17. Able to build relationships and influence across multiple networks
18. Growth mindset and team player
Why join DCS group?
At DCS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a fast-paced, supportive environment where high performance is recognised and rewarded. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, develop your career, and be part of a business that’s built on partnership and growth.