Commercial Director (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Commercial Director (Manufacturing): Shaping and delivering strategic direction across sales, product, marketing, and supply chain for Carlisle Brass with an accent on aligning commercial performance with operational delivery. Focus on driving product roadmaps, managing technical compliance, and optimizing global procurement strategies.

Location: Carlisle, UK

Company

Global leader in access solutions providing innovative physical and virtual security and access products.

What you will do

• Set and execute business strategy across sales, product, marketing, and supply chain functions.
• Lead the Product function, overseeing roadmaps, lifecycle strategy, and New Product Introduction (NPI) targets.
• Develop and manage product pricing strategies to optimize sales performance and margins.
• Ensure all products remain compliant with regulatory and industry standards, including the Code for Construction Product Information.
• Collaborate with the EMEIA Architectural Hardware Group to deliver strategic plans and initiatives.
• Align product strategy with central procurement objectives and evaluate supply chain metrics.

Requirements

• Strong strategic and commercial leadership experience within a B2B, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Carlisle Brass range of products.
• Significant experience working with Far East suppliers.
• Business degree is essential; MBA qualification is preferred.
• Relevant industry or product qualifications (e.g., Dip GAI) are essential.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams across product and technical disciplines.

Culture & Benefits

• Result-oriented environment that empowers employees to build careers based on aspirations.
• Access to regular feedback, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth on a local, regional, or international level.
• Commitment to diverse and inclusive teams with a value for different perspectives.