Commercial Director - Consumer Goods

Northampton Permanent £130,000 - £150,000 per year View Job Description
This Commercial Director position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of commercial operations and a proven ability to drive growth.This role involves travel across the UK, including regular visits to their offices in Northampton and Lincolnshire, as well as to customer sites.This is a chance to shape the future direction of a thriving retail department.
  • Lead commercial growth across two mission-led brands with global momentum.
  • A board level role with an SME, entering its next phase of growth.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with two dynamic and rapidly expanding childrenswear brands, renowned for their dedication to high-quality products and outstanding customer service.

With a strong focus on innovation and being first to market with new and sustainable children's products, the organisation continues to set itself apart and maintain a competitive edge within the children's consumer goods market.

Job Description

Sales Strategy & Execution: Develop and lead a unified retail sales strategy across brands and geographies.

Channel Management: Drive performance across BTB - grocery, retail, independents, distributors, DTC and leisure/holiday parks.

Senior Account Management: Personally manage key retail partnerships and negotiations.

Market Expansion: Identify and execute new opportunities in the UK, Europe, USA and selected global markets.

Sales Organisation Leadership: Guide and support the team while remaining directly engaged in high-priority sales activity.

Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with product, marketing, and supply chain leaders to ensure aligned go-to-market strategies.

Board Contribution: Provide commercial insight and performance reporting to shape overall group strategy.

The Successful Applicant

Experience influencing at board level, and with group-level or multi-brand leadership experience.

Background in consumer goods, preferably in baby, family, or lifestyle sectors.

Experience working across grocery, national retail, and (ideally) leisure/holiday parks.

A hands-on approach with strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills.

Experience working in SMEs or agile environments with limited layers of hierarchy.

Proven ability to influence at Board level

What's on Offer

Lead commercial growth across two trusted, mission-led brands with global momentum.Join the Board and work closely with the Group MD in shaping business strategy.Flexible hybrid working and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Contact
Kerry May
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6799427
Phone number
+44 207 269 2193

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
Retail
Location
Northampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kerry May
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2193
Job reference
JN-072025-6799427