Commercial Director

Commercial Director Location: London An exciting new hospitality business is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Director to lead its commercial strategy, identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with a strong track record of winning new contracts, developing commercial partnerships and identifying new business opportunities within the hospitality sector.

The Role Reporting to the senior leadership team, the Commercial Director will develop and execute the company's commercial strategy, with responsibility for growing the business through new contracts, strategic partnerships and new revenue opportunities.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute the company's commercial strategy in line with overall business objectives Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the hospitality sector Build a strong pipeline of potential clients, contracts and commercial partnerships Lead the process of winning new hospitality contracts, from identifying opportunities through to negotiation and close Develop and maintain relationships with key hospitality clients, operators, owners, developers and strategic partners Identify emerging market opportunities, new sectors and potential revenue streams Develop commercial proposals, pitches and partnership opportunities Oversee contract negotiations, commercial agreements and pricing strategies Ensure commercial opportunities deliver sustainable revenue and margin Lead and develop the sales and commercial teams to achieve revenue targets Work closely with operations, procurement and delivery teams to ensure commercial commitments can be successfully delivered Provide commercial insight, forecasting and pipeline reporting to the executive leadership team Monitor hospitality market trends, competitor activity and the wider supplier landscape to identify opportunities and risks Support wider business development and growth initiatives across the company About You We are looking for a commercially focused senior leader with a proven track record of business development and contract acquisition within hospitality.