Commercial Director - Homewares & Furniture

East Midlands Permanent View Job Description
Commercial Director - Homewares & FurnitureCommercial Director role selling homewares and furniture into ecommerce, retail and B2BThis role requires regular presence (3 days a week minimim) at the HQ in the Midlands
  • The number one sales role for a fast growing furniture business
  • The opportunity to work for a larger international business

About Our Client

I am excited to be supporting a well-established and growing player in the furniture and home sector by recruiting a Commercial Director to shape and lead the commercial agenda across retail, ecommerce, and B2B channels. With a strong product proposition and a reputation for quality, the business is entering an exciting phase of scale-up, requiring experienced commercial leadership to unlock its next stage of growth.

Job Description



Commercial Director - Homewares & Furniture

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the senior leadership team, the Commercial Director will be responsible for all revenue-generating activity. You'll lead a multi-channel strategy across national and independent retail, online marketplaces, direct-to-consumer ecommerce, and trade/B2B customers.

  • Develop and implement a growth-focused commercial strategy across all channels.
  • Own the commercial P&L, driving profitable revenue growth and improving customer performance.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional commercial team, including sales and key account management.
  • By managing a number of key accounts directly, the Commercial Director with deepen strategic relationships with key partners, driving joint business planning and sustainable growth.
  • Expand market reach and identify new business opportunities across domestic and international channels.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure customer needs are met through agile operations, NPD, and supply chain alignment.
  • Use data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive commercial excellence.
  • Contribute to the broader business strategy as part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership team.

The Successful Applicant

Commercial Director - Homewares & Furniture

  • A commercially astute leader with a strong track record selling homewares or furniture
  • Experience opeing in a scale-up SME environment, with an understanding of the pace, complexity, and resourcefulness required.
  • Skilled across multiple channels, including high-street, independent and specialist retail, D2C ecommerce, and B2B.
  • Thrive in managing key accounts directly as well as demonstrating P&L ownership and strategic leadership.
  • Strong people leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable rolling up sleeves when needed.
  • This role requires regular presence to the HQ based in the Midlands.

What's on Offer

Competitive six figure salary

Performance Bonus

Executive Benefits

Contact
Louise Shepherd
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6729935
Phone number
+44 11 6282 1560

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
East Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Shepherd
Consultant phone
+44 11 6282 1560
Job reference
JN-042025-6729935