Chief Commercial Officer

We're working with a market-leading FMCG business, operating across diverse product categories such as Health & Beauty, Household, Personal Care and Food, is seeking a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This role offers the opportunity to lead commercial operations and drive growth strategies on a global scale.

As the Chief Commercial Officer, you will be instrumental in forging and maintaining strategic partnerships, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring financial performance aligns with business objectives. You will act as a key contributor to the leadership team, siting on the Board of Directors and shaping the company’s future by leveraging innovation and market trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust commercial strategy to meet growth and profitability targets.
• Support the work of Commercial Directors, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Work closely with the leadership team to refine and implement long-term business strategies.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure the achievement of revenue and profitability goals.
• Partner with finance teams to optimise pricing strategies and cost structures.
• Oversee P&L responsibilities for group commercial operations.
• Build and sustain relationships with key retail partners and stakeholders.
• Identify market trends, emerging opportunities, and new revenue streams to strengthen market position.
• Conduct competitor analysis to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead and develop a diverse team across multiple regions, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Support succession planning and encourage professional growth within the team.
• Drive retention of key accounts through innovative client management strategies.
• Represent commercial strategies to senior stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships to enhance business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring strong collaboration.
• Ensure all commercial agreements comply with relevant legal frameworks and ethical standards.
• Support the alignment of commercial activities with broader business objectives.

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior commercial leadership position, such as Commercial Director, Managing Director or similar.
• Proven expertise in FMCG sectors, specifically working with the Top 4 Grocers.
• Exceptional team management and leadership skills.
• A strong commercial acumen and results-driven mindset.
• High level of analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Adept at building and maintaining strategic relationships.
• Experience presenting to diverse stakeholders, including executive-level audiences.

Benefits

• Up to £200K base salary.
• 50% Bonus.
• Company car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working policy.
• Generous holiday entitlement with increments for long service.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Access to employee wellness programs and social events.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a thriving and ambitious organization.