Head of Commercial Operations

Company: Hays
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Location: Doncaster
Job Description:

Overview

As Head of Commercial Operations in Doncaster, you will lead a growing team to drive revenue and commercial performance. You will develop and execute a clear strategy aligned with long-term objectives, strengthening customer relationships and expanding new opportunities. You will shape the future direction of the business with senior leaders, while building a high-performance culture and delivering a consultative, value-led customer experience. This role offers impact across growth initiatives, strategic accounts, and market development within a thriving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategy aligned to long-term business objectives
  • Lead, mentor and develop the team, building capability, accountability and performance
  • Assess the current structure and performance of the team and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Drive a growth-focused culture with strong customer engagement and results
  • Support and coach the team to consistently achieve and exceed targets
  • Build strong relationships with existing customers and identify new commercial opportunities
  • Lead strategic account development initiatives and strengthen customer retention
  • Own forecasting, pipeline management and performance reporting
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the business
  • Identify market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities
  • Ensure the team delivers a consultative and professional customer experience at every stage

Key requirements

  • Proven leadership, account management and business development experience
  • Experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong commercial mindset with a track record of growth
  • Ability to assess team performance and implement improvements
  • Experience setting targets, creating accountability and driving delivery
  • Strong stakeholder and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence to engage with customers and position value-led solutions
  • Experience working with senior leaders and influencing strategy
  • Proactive, determined and results-driven approach
  • Ambition to drive personal and team success
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • account management
  • business development
  • forecasting

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Posted: October 10th, 2026