Company: Handley James
Location: Bedford
Posted: April 11th, 2026
We have been retained by a new client to recruit a Commercial Director for their UK business. As a result of a revised growth strategy, our client is now looking for a Commercial Director to drive the sales strategy and to progress into the Managing Director role, quickly.
This role will report into the European Director and will be responsible for driving the overall sales strategy across the UK business. You will take full responsibility for the end-to-end UK business including operations, commercial, sales, marketing and supply chain. Focusing on the UK market you will drive commercial growth.
You will be responsible for:
Currently a Sales or Commercial Director you will be experienced in the leasing, rental or Facilities Management sector. You will be proven in delivering on significant sales growth as well as leading and mentoring a team to be high performers. UK based experience is essential. Ideally you will be MBA qualified and will have a confident yet consultative style who is open to further development and learning.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take their first step into an MD capacity but does require an open and transparent behavioural style.
This role requires someone to be on site, in Bedford, 3 days a week minimum.
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Equipment Rental Services
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