Commercial Sales Director

  • E3 Recruitment
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Apr 28, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Sales Director to lead sales and commercial functions. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, maximise profitability and expand market share within a forward thinking market leading manufacturing group.


What's in it for you as a Commercial Sales Director?

  • A Salary of 90,000
  • 7,200 Car Allowance per annum
  • Bonus of upto 30%
  • Double Figure pension
  • Location - Ipswich
  • 2 x Death in service
  • Private Healthcare - Option to add family
  • Monday - Friday working 3/4 days on site

Key Responsibilities of you as a Commercial Sales Director

  • Lead the development and execution of sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets and oversee sales performance, analyse reports and ensure financial objectives are met while mitigating commercial risks
  • Identify new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and market analysis and to be able to allocate and optimise sales resources to maximise productivity and revenue potential
  • Build, develop and mentor high performing sales and commercial teams within the business
  • Oversee the end to end management of tenders and contracts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission

Skills & Experience of a Commercial Sales Director

  • Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role (Sales Director, Head of Sales or similar)
  • Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and achieving targets with excellent leadership and team development capabilities
  • Highly commercial mindset with strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities working with Tier 1 firms
  • Experience managing key accounts and closing complex sales contracts