Chief Commercial Officer

Company: Elliot Marsh
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Overview

In this role you will lead the global commercial strategy for a premier aerospace and defence manufacturer, driving growth, profitability, and partnerships across international sites. You will shape governance, process excellence, and commercial culture as a member of the executive team. You will guide bids, contracts, and negotiations with major OEMs and Tier-1 partners, delivering value across complex programmes. This is an impactful, high-visibility role that shapes the company’s commercial agenda and performance at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • car allowance
  • bonus
  • international travel opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a global commercial strategy to drive growth, margin improvement, and long-term partnerships
  • Lead commercial operations including business development, bid management, and contract negotiation
  • Drive governance, process excellence, and risk management across programmes and geographies
  • Build and mentor a high-performing commercial team within a matrix structure
  • Advise the CEO and executive leadership on commercial trends and opportunities

Key requirements

  • Proven senior commercial leadership in aerospace, defence, or complex precision manufacturing
  • Strong experience in bidding, contracting, and negotiation with major OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive commercial excellence
  • Ambitious and energetic, ready for an expansive executive role
  • Eligible for BPSS security clearance
  • Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • collaboration
  • stakeholder influence
  • vision and leadership
  • bidding
  • contracting
  • negotiation

Posted: September 14th, 2026