Commercial & Operational Director
3 days ago
Lincoln
Commercial & Operations Director Lincoln (office-based) £75/80k + team bonus + future share options + car/car allowance Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Commercial & Operations Director to oversee the day-to-day running of a local Lincoln business while driving performance, profitability, and operational excellence. This is a pivot role and will enable the opportunity for career progression to develop into the MD position eventually. This role would suit an individual who is currently operating as a Managing Director, Business Manager, Operational Finance Director, Operations Director or someone who has been a key member of a senior leadership team within an SME. Experience within a product-based, manufacturing, engineering, stockholding, or distribution environment is essential. You will play a pivotal role in aligning sales, operations, and finance to support sustainable growth and efficient business performance. Key Responsibilities Overall Leadership • Oversee the daily running and performance of the business, • Ensure alignment between commercial, operational, and financial functions, • Support the delivery of strategic objectives set by the CEO/Board, • Monitor daily sales, profit reports, and overall performance, • Continue to develop new and ongoing business-to-business relationships, • Work closely with the Sales Manager to support and challenge the sales team, • Provide commercial insight to drive revenue growth and margin improvement, • Work alongside the Purchasing Manager on large stock purchasing decisions, • Ensure optimal stock levels, cash flow management, and supply chain efficiency, • Oversee operational processes to ensure smooth and efficient business delivery, • Support planning and decision-making on large capital purchases and funding options, • Work closely with external accountants on year-end statutory requirements, • Review and interpret monthly management accounts to drive performance, • Authorise significant payments in collaboration with finance and banking partners, • Lead insurance policy negotiation and renewals, • Oversee legal matters across the business, including HR-related issues, • Manage and review IT and telecoms contracts and renewals, • Proven experience in a senior leadership role (Managing Director, Operations Director, Business Manager, Operational Finance Director or similar), • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive profit and performance, • Background in a product-based, manufacturing, engineering, stockholding, or distribution business, • Experience operating within an SME environment, • Strong commercial and financial acumen, • Operational leadership with a hands-on, pragmatic approach, • Ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Results-driven and highly accountable, • Confident decision-maker with sound judgement, • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced SME environment, • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels, • Opportunity to take a leading role in the day-to-day and strategic success of the business, • High level of autonomy and influence, • Work closely with senior leadership and decision-makers If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.