Commercial Team Lead
Division: Sales & Distribution
Location: Banbury
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Team Lead to join our high-performing Commercial function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a team of Senior, Commercial, and Junior Commercial Managers, helping to deliver our supplier strategies and drive profitable growth.
As Commercial Team Lead, you will lead by example – supporting your team, owning your supplier portfolio, and delivering best-in-class relationships both internally and externally. You’ll bring strong commercial thinking, a solutions-focused mindset, and the confidence to influence at all levels.
What you will do?
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Lead and develop a team of Senior, Commercial, and Junior Commercial Managers
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Own your supplier portfolio, working collaboratively with the wider Commercial and Sales teams
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Deliver against agreed sales, margin, and supplier term targets
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Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships with clear joint business plans
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Improve cashflow and profitability by negotiating competitive pricing, resolving aged debt, and recovering costs on overstocks and out-of-date stock
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Provide tailored product ranges and promotions to customers using a category management approach
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Represent DCS at meetings, events, and industry forums
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Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice in all product-related activity
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Communicate effectively across all departments and external stakeholders
About you.
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Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar commercial role
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Proven team leadership experience
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Strong commercial acumen and numeracy
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A confident negotiator and decision-maker with a solutions-focused mindset
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical ability
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Skilled in Microsoft Excel
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Able to build relationships and influence across multiple networks
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Growth mindset and team player
Why join DCS group?
At DCS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a fast-paced, supportive environment where high performance is recognised and rewarded. This role offers the chance to make a real impact, develop your career, and be part of a business that’s built on partnership and growth.