Average Executive Director salary in the UK

Commercial DirectorManufacturing | Halifax We are supporting a well established manufacturing business in the appointment of a Commercial Director to lead and execute the commercial strategy across sales, pricing, margin, and customer development.This is a senior leadership role operating at board level and playing a key role in driving profitable growth.The roleAs Commercial Director, you will:Own and deliver the commercial strategy aligned to overall business objectivesLead sales, key accounts, pricing, and commercial performance across the businessDrive revenue growth while protecting and improving marginsOversee contract negotiations with major customers and suppliersWork closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure commercial decisions are operationally and financially soundDevelop and a commercial teamProvide clear commercial insight and reporting to the BoardAbout youYou will be:An experienced Commercial Director / Sales Director from a manufacturing or industrial environmentComfortable operating at board level Commercially sharp, data led, and margin focusedExperienced in complex pricing, contract negotiation, and customer managementA strong people leader with the gravitas to influence cross functionallyPragmatic, hands on, and comfortable driving changeWhy apply?Senior leadership role with genuine influenceOpportunity to shape and execute long term commercial strategyEstablished manufacturing platform with growth ambitionSalary £125,000k , plus bonus and car allowance Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Operations Director (Manufacturing)Loughboroughc£90,000 p.a. DOE + car/allowance, bonuses and benefitsLead. Engineer. Transform.Are you a powerhouse of operational and engineering leadership?Do you have proven experience in the food-processing machinery sector?Do you thrive on driving precision, innovation and performance in complex, technical manufacturing environments?This isn’t just another Operations Director role; it’s your chance to lead engineering excellence and shape the future of a business designing and building world-class processing solutions for the food industry!The Company:ER Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with our client, a rapidly growing and reputable sheet-metal fabrication business based in Loughborough.This is a critical role within the business and will report to the business owner and represent him with customers at times. The role is diverse and offers a great amount of independence to make your stamp on an already successful organisation. You must be forward-thinking and a strong leader with the customer at the centre of every strategy.Role & Responsibilities of the Operations Director:Play a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to high-level decisions that shape the future of operations and growth.Lead and empower cross-functional teams ensuring excellence across production, engineering, design and installation, ensuring excellence in performance, quality and delivery.Oversee the end-to-end engineering process from design for manufacture through to assembly and commissioning, ensuring technical accuracy, efficiency and innovation.Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing methods, materials and machinery design, embedding lean principles and world-class engineering practices.Champion technical excellence within project execution, supporting teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver precision-built equipment on time and on budget.Build and maintain high-trust relationships with customers, including handling involved, technical discussions and ensuring their needs are met with precision.Support the development and execution of strategic plans, working closely with the Managing Director and business owner.Help drive commercial success with a keen eye on operational KPIs, budgets, and customer satisfaction.About You as the Operations Director:Must have hands-on experience in manufacturing machinery for the food industry, this is essential.Deep technical expertise in precision engineering, stainless-steel fabrication and food-processing machinery design.Strong leadership track record in a high-pace, quality-driven engineering and manufacturing environment.Commercially astute with strong financial awareness across production costs, budgets and operational performance.A confident, empathetic leader who balances strategic vision with operational execution.Excellent communicator who thrives in technical environments and enjoys engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.While we aim to get back to all applicants however if you do not receive a response within seven working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details.We look forward to hearing from you.

ManufacturingTo £175,000 + Bonus + BenefitsBirmingham Ref: 10347The CompanyOur client is a highly regarded international manufacturing business with a premium brand, a reputation for innovation, and ambitious global growth objectives. With an established footprint across the UK, Europe and the US, the business is well positioned for its next phase of expansion and is now seeking to appoint an outstanding Group Sales Director to its senior leadership team.This is a pivotal appointment for a commercially driven executive who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a complex international environment.The RoleReporting to the CEO, the Group Sales Director will take overall responsibility for leading the international sales agenda across multiple territories, with a clear focus on accelerating revenue growth, improving commercial performance, and strengthening sales capability across the group. The role will require a disciplined and strategic approach to sales leadership, with responsibility for enhancing forecasting accuracy, pipeline management, customer development and overall sales effectiveness. Working closely with the wider leadership team, the Group Sales Director will play a key role in identifying market opportunities, shaping commercial priorities, and ensuring sales strategy is fully aligned with broader business goals.This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring both strategic insight and operational credibility, together with the ability to drive consistency, accountability and performance across international markets.The PersonThe successful candidate will bring a strong track record of delivering profitable international sales growth, ideally across the UK, US and European markets. You will be an accomplished sales leader with the commercial judgement, strategic capability and executive presence to operate effectively at a senior level within a growing international business. You will be highly credible, data-led and results focused, with the ability to lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams across different regions and market dynamics. A collaborative style, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence both internally and externally will be essential. Previous experience within a premium manufacturing environment would be particularly attractive.How to ApplyThis is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious and well-positioned international business in a key senior leadership role. To apply, please send your full CV together with details of your current remuneration, quoting reference 10347.