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Commercial Director

Commercial Director

Sanderson KingMilton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Commercial Director – The Retail Bulletin (TRB) & The People in Retail Awards (PIRA)

Salary : Dependant on experience

Location : Remote (with travel for business needs and events)

About the Opportunity :

Sanderson King are proud to be exclusively retained by The Retail Bulletin (TRB) to appoint their Commercial Director .

TRB is a leading B2B media and events company dedicated to the retail industry, delivering daily news, insights, and interviews to keep professionals informed and ahead of trends. Alongside a portfolio of highly regarded conferences and networking events, TRB also runs the flagship People in Retail Awards (PIRA) , celebrating excellence, innovation, and outstanding talent across the sector.

This is an exciting leadership role for a commercially driven, inspirational, and sales-orientated individual to play a pivotal role in the next stage of TRB’s growth.

The Role :

The Commercial Director will take full ownership of revenue generation, developing innovative sales strategies, and building meaningful client partnerships. We are seeking someone with a strong black book of contacts, proven success in closing high-value sales, and the vision to further expand TRB’s communities and events agenda.

This position suits an entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving environment and has the gravitas to shape long-term commercial strategy while also being hands-on in execution.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership : Design and deliver commercial strategies that increase account penetration, drive new business, and align with company objectives.
  • Sales & Business Development : Personally lead on key deals while building and motivating a high-performing sales culture.
  • Partnership & Client Management : Cultivate long-term client relationships, secure high-value sponsorships, and represent TRB at major events.
  • Financial Performance : Deliver against ambitious targets, manage budgets, and provide commercial insights to inform decision-making.
  • Collaboration & Innovation : Partner with internal teams to deliver seamless events and champion innovative approaches to partnerships and revenue growth.

Candidate Profile :

  • Experienced commercial or sales leader within media, events, exhibitions, or related sectors.
  • Track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets and closing high-value deals.
  • Well-connected in the retail industry with a strong professional network.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, resilient, and highly results-oriented.

    • What’s on Offer :

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience) with performance-based bonus.
  • Remote-first working with flexibility to travel for events and business needs.
  • The opportunity to shape and deliver commercial strategy for one of retail’s most respected media and events businesses.

    • How to Apply :

    Sanderson King has been exclusively retained to manage this appointment.

  • All third-party applications will be forwarded to Sanderson King for consideration.
  • Interested candidates should apply directly via this LinkedIn advert or by emailing elliott@sandersonking.com

    • Seniority level

  • Director

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Sales and Business Development

    • Industries

  • Events Services
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • Retail

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