Head of Commercial
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Salary and Benefits
Circa £50k per annum (DOE). Enjoy a robust benefits package including BUPA cash plan, bonus holiday scheme, company loyalty rewards.
The Role
The Head of Commercial is responsible for driving sustained commercial growth for our highly bespoke joinery business. Working in close partnership with the Design Director, this role ensures a strong, proactive sales pipeline while bringing structure, discipline and commercial clarity to every stage of the client journey. This role requires a highly motivated commercial leader who is comfortable pushing opportunities forward, maintaining momentum and converting interest into confirmed work, while respecting the craft‑led, detail‑driven nature of our business. Success comes from intelligent persistence, exceptional organisation and the ability to balance ambition with realism.
Vision, Values & Mission
At Jack Badger, we’re building a workplace we’re proud of, defined by exceptional craftsmanship and a shared commitment to excellence. This vision demands dedication, hard work, and a united team effort. From our roots in traditional joinery, we draw inspiration from the resilience of our predecessors, who created timeless work under challenging conditions. That legacy drives us to push boundaries in every project we undertake.
We stand out not just for the quality of our joinery, but for the passionate, skilled individuals who make up our entire team. From our craftsmen to the specialists working in other departments, we’re a group united by a pursuit of quality and pride in what we do.
We’re looking for people who share our values—trust, collaboration, enthusiasm, respect, and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship—to join us in achieving our goals.
Roles and Responsibilities
Sales Leadership
Take ownership of driving sales performance and delivering agreed revenue targets
Actively manage and progress all sales opportunities, ensuring consistent forward momentum
Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities within our target market
Build confidence with clients through clarity, credibility and decisive commercial leadership
Maintain focus and urgency across the sales pipeline without compromising quality or values
Client Relationships & Representation
Lead client relationships from first enquiry through to contract completion
Develop long‑term relationships with high‑net‑worth clients, consultants and professional partners
Represent the business as a trusted, professional and commercially astute brand ambassador
Manage expectations clearly and proactively throughout the sales and pre‑delivery phases
CRM & Data Management
Own and maintain the company CRM system, ensuring all enquiries, opportunities and communications are accurately recorded
Maintain clear, structured and reliable sales data to support forecasting and decision‑making
Track progress of all live opportunities and intervene early where momentum slows
Produce regular pipeline, forecasting and performance reports for leadership review
Bring rigour and consistency to sales administration, ensuring no opportunity is lost through poor process
Pricing, Contracts & Invoicing
Lead the development and maintenance of pricing structures and rate cards in collaboration with the Design Director
Ensure all proposals, quotations and variations are commercially sound, clearly presented and issued promptly
Take responsibility for contract documentation and final commercial sign‑off
Oversee invoicing aligned to project milestones, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Monitor cashflow closely and manage payment follow‑ups professionally and persistently
Work in close partnership with the Design Director, aligning commercial drive with creative ambition
Support a joined‑up approach between sales, design and workshop teams
Operate with integrity, transparency and reliability at all times
Demonstrate respect for craftsmanship, people and process
Lead by example in organisation, communication and accountability
Required Skills and Experience
Relentlessly driven to deliver results, while remaining thoughtful and measured in approach
Highly organised, disciplined and comfortable managing complex sales administration
Confident managing CRM systems, commercial data and reporting
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust
Comfortable operating in a bespoke, detail‑led environment where collaboration is essential
Calm, resilient and solutions‑focused under pressure
Proven experience in a senior commercial, sales or business development role
Demonstrable success in driving revenue growth and managing complex sales pipelines
Strong experience with CRM systems, pricing and invoicing processes
Experience within high‑end, bespoke or design‑led businesses highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company Overview
Jack Badger Ltd is a team of some of the most talented and knowledgeable traditional joiners across the UK. Inspired by historical joinery and carving techniques, our style takes creative cues from Medieval designs to create considered and beautifully handcrafted internal and external doors, panelling, flooring and other architectural features, fit for modern living.
Our multi‑award winning joinery studio provides the perfect base for us to blend our traditional hand carving and joinery techniques with our innovative in‑house technological and CAD capabilities. This allows us to keep developing our designs and working practices, so that we can continue to take on the most innovative and complex of projects.
We work collaboratively with clients and other third parties on projects across the country. Our pragmatic approach, from unpicking historic joinery techniques, adds a diverse knowledge base to project teams, helping to refine ideas and create something truly authentic out of the best natural and sustainable wood.
In short, Jack Badger create considered, historically inspired pieces that will live and be loved for centuries to come.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to jobs@jackbadger.co.uk.
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- Location:
- Hadfield
- Job Type:
- FullTime