Commercial Director (Exclusive)

Posted 26 February 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationNorthern Ireland
Job type Permanent
Discipline Executive
ReferenceBBBH14377_1772117797

Job description

Vanrath are delighted to be working exclusively with a Northern Ireland-based wholesale and distribution business focused on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

Job Title - Commercial Director

Our client is a leading distribution company at the forefront of representing some of the world's most renowned brands across various essential sectors, including pharmacy, grocery, and electrical trade. Join a dynamic organisation committed to operational excellence and sustainable growth, making a real impact in the Irish market.

Salary/Benefits

  • Market leading salary
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Car allowance and expense reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment

About your next employer

Our client is a pioneering distribution business operating across Ireland, distinguished by a passionate team and a strategic focus on supply chain excellence, marketing, and stakeholder partnerships. Reporting directly to the board, this role offers a unique opportunity to steer a respected company within a global context.

About you:

  • Extensive senior leadership experience within FMCG or distribution-led sectors
  • Proven success managing multi-channel sales and supply chain operations
  • Strong commercial acumen with full P&L ownership
  • Skilled relationship manager, capable of building trust with principals and stakeholders
  • Excellent strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and drive growth

What you'll do:

  • Lead and develop the management team to foster a high-performance culture
  • Oversee the entire supply chain, logistics, and distribution operations to ensure efficiency and top-tier service levels
  • Develop and execute robust sales and marketing strategies to accelerate revenue, margins, and market share
  • Manage relationships with principals and suppliers, ensuring long-term partnerships that align with business goals
  • Take full P&L responsibility, providing strategic insights and performance reports to the board and shareholders
  • Drive strategic growth initiatives, identify new market opportunities, and implement change management processes

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact craig.gilroy@vanrath.com for a confidential chat today.

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