Commercial Team Lead

Would you like the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest brands?

DCS Group is the UK’s leading Distributor, Manufacturer and Exporter of Health Beauty and Household products. As the uniquely appointed representatives for Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Kenvue, PZ Cussons, SC Johnson to name a few, DCS has unrivalled multi-channel insight and category expertise. Our latest exciting plans to develop and grow our new Food distribution business has seen major brands such as Whitworths and Danone joining forces with DCS.

DCS Group is passionate and proud about all that we do, the customers we serve and our people. Operating out of two amazing sites, we have the 26-acre Banbury Head Office and warehousing facilities as well as our new state of the art Health and Beauty manufacturing facility occupying 100,000 sq. ft based in Redditch.

As a family-owned business, we are very proud of our ethos, our people and 30 years of successive growth. We offer a very special opportunity of being able to join a welcoming, dynamic, fun place to work, and to work directly with the world’s biggest FMCG power brands.

We are currently looking to recruit a reliable and experienced  Commercial Team Lead.

What does a Commercial Team Lead involve?

• To create the pathway for our teams to deliver the Commercial and Sales strategy. To lead by role modelling
• and excellent communication. To lead the Commercial Team by example to be the drivers of the exceptional,
• collaborative partnerships with Suppliers to drive growth. Develop and implement fit for purpose growth
• strategies for the Customer, Supplier and DCS with a focus on efficiency and profitability. Achievement of all
• sales and profitability targets within your portfolio, improving current terms and negotiating recovery of
• costs. Leading and supporting the Senior Commercial Managers, Commercial Managers and Junior
• Commercial Managers within your team. Communicating and negotiating at all levels both internally and
• externally, prioritising and making effective decisions. Develop a strong team, build networks and provide
• regular updates to all stakeholders.

Commercial Experience/ Competencies Required: 

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience gained within a similar role.

· Proven experience of leading a team

· Solutions focused.

· Be able to negotiate and influence effectively at all levels.

· Excellent commercial awareness and background

· High level of numerical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail

· Growth Mindset

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Self-motivated and flexible to change.

· Ability to build relationships and liaise effectively with a variety of networks.

· Be a strong team player.

· Good Microsoft Excel skills.

· Have effective presentation skills.

· Forecasting and analytical skill

Core benefits of working for DCS Group:

As a family business, we place a great deal of importance on the well-being and happiness of our staff and the benefits they can enjoy.

• Life Cover
• Pension
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being
• Social Events

Join Our Team: If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and play a vital role in supporting the success of Coty and our valued customers, apply now to join our dynamic team at DCS Group. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive benefits.