Commercial Director - AI & Digital Solutions

Mark Allen Group Ltd; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - AI & Digital Solutions

MA BUSINESS

Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen invites you to join a culture driven by passion, creativity, fairness, and a commitment to nurturing talent. As we continue to expand our digital and AI-driven offerings, we are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director – AI & Digital Solutions to take full ownership of MAGNIFY, our proprietary AI-powered tool revolutionising engagement across our engineering portfolio.

This is a hybrid role, with three in-office days primarily in Dartford with travel to the Herne Hill office as and when required.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy for MAGNIFY, positioning it as a must-have solution within the market. You will be responsible for driving revenue, scaling adoption, and leading a high-performing team of six. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of AI-driven commercial solutions at Mark Allen.

The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a strong track record in digital commercial growth, relationship-building, solution selling, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the commercial success of MAGNIFY, overseeing its market positioning, sales strategy, and revenue growth.
• Develop and execute a high-impact AI and digital sales strategy, identifying and securing new business opportunities within the engineering sector and beyond.
• Lead and support a team of six, fostering a results-driven, high-performance culture.
• Build strong relationships with key clients and industry leaders, demonstrating the value of AI-powered digital solutions and driving long-term partnerships.
• Stay ahead of market trends in AI, digital media, and B2B engagement, ensuring MAGNIFY remains a competitive and evolving product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, and editorial, to refine and enhance our digital offerings.

Why Join Us?

• Ownership & Impact – Lead the commercial strategy for MAGNIFY and make a real mark on AI-driven business growth.
• Leadership Pathway – This role is positioned for growth, with the potential to step into a broader leadership role in the future.
• Lead & Inspire – Manage and develop a high-performing team, driving a culture of success and innovation.
• Creative Environment – Be part of a company that values innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking commercial strategies.

About You

• A strong, proven track record of success in AI, digital sales, or SaaS commercial leadership, with a track record of exceeding revenue targets.
• Deep understanding of AI-driven B2B solutions and the ability to translate complex digital products into commercial success.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, capable of driving growth and positioning a product as a market leader.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, both internally and externally, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Key Details:

• Office location: Please check the office location before applying; you will need to drive to this office. We are not close to public transport.
• Engineering Industry: Experience in this sector is not essential; it is advantageous. An interest in immersing yourself in this market is.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you’re excited about this role but don’t match every requirement, apply but share how your transferable skills will allow you to thrive.
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

Our Focus: Content is at the heart of everything we do, across print, digital, and events.

To support a fair and human-led recruitment process, we encourage all candidates to apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.

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