Commercial Director - MD Designate
- The Foodie Recruiter Ltd
- Anlaby, Yorkshire
- Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Executive
Job Description
Commercial Director MD Designate
East Riding of Yorkshire Full P&L accountability High-Growth FMCG
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal executive appointment within a flourishing, high-growth specialised FMCG business, supplying challenger brands and own-label ranges across the UK. The company partners with all major UK retailers and leading discounter groups, and has established strong commercial foundations, a scalable supply base and a compelling value creation.
As it continues its journey of growth and expansion, the business is now seeking a Commercial Director MD Designate, to lead the next phase of profitable and sustainable growth.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious, commercially astute leader to shape enterprise value within a values-driven organisation committed to delivering high quality, affordable FMCG products at scale.
The role
Having full P&L responsibility and accountability for business performance, growth and strategic delivery, your mandate will include:
About you
You are a high-impact commercial leader with the presence, credibility and ambition to step into a Commercial Director position, or already delivering in a similar role and thrive on this type of growth opportunity. You are confident of being able to make the eventual step up to MD.
You combine strategic perspective with operational fluency and thrive in growth-oriented, performance-led environments.
Your Background
Location
This role is based in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Given the visibility and leadership requirements of the position, on-site presence Monday to Friday is expected.
Salary & Package
A highly competitive executive-level salary and benefits package is offered, commensurate with the seniority and strategic importance of the role.
Eligibility
Please note, applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
East Riding of Yorkshire Full P&L accountability High-Growth FMCG
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal executive appointment within a flourishing, high-growth specialised FMCG business, supplying challenger brands and own-label ranges across the UK. The company partners with all major UK retailers and leading discounter groups, and has established strong commercial foundations, a scalable supply base and a compelling value creation.
As it continues its journey of growth and expansion, the business is now seeking a Commercial Director MD Designate, to lead the next phase of profitable and sustainable growth.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious, commercially astute leader to shape enterprise value within a values-driven organisation committed to delivering high quality, affordable FMCG products at scale.
The role
Having full P&L responsibility and accountability for business performance, growth and strategic delivery, your mandate will include:
- Delivering the next phase of profitable, sustainable business growth and expansion
- Driving commercial excellence across branded and own-label portfolios
- Strengthening and deepening relationships with major UK retailers and discounters
- Embedding financial rigour and operational discipline
- Developing a scalable operating model to support accelerated growth
- Lead, inspire and develop the senior leadership team building high performance teams
- Building long-term enterprise value through disciplined execution and strategic clarity
About you
You are a high-impact commercial leader with the presence, credibility and ambition to step into a Commercial Director position, or already delivering in a similar role and thrive on this type of growth opportunity. You are confident of being able to make the eventual step up to MD.
You combine strategic perspective with operational fluency and thrive in growth-oriented, performance-led environments.
Your Background
- Proven Commercial Director / MD / General Manager within a branded and/or own label FMCG/Consumer Goods/Food/Beverages business
- Strong commercial FMCG background, particularly working with UK retailers with a track record of achieving sustainable growth at scale
- Demonstrable full P&L ownership
- Evidence of scaling a business and delivering profitable growth, whist maintaining financial and operational discipline
- Visible, confident and credible executive presence
- Commercially sharp, financially literate, with strong negotiation capability
- Energetic, Entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined execution
- Critical thinker with strong analytical judgement
- Comfortable making high-stake decisions and being held accountable for outcomes
- Able to challenge constructively and influence at Board level
- Hands-on when required, with the judgement to delegate effectively
- A builder of cohesive, high-performing teams and a performance-led culture
Location
This role is based in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Given the visibility and leadership requirements of the position, on-site presence Monday to Friday is expected.
Salary & Package
A highly competitive executive-level salary and benefits package is offered, commensurate with the seniority and strategic importance of the role.
Eligibility
Please note, applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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