Chief Commercial Officer

Paragon Talent has been retained by a European-headquartered flavour and ingredients business to appoint a Chief Commercial Officer.

This is a senior global commercial leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for the commercial organisation across Europe, North America, MEA and Asia.

The business has grown significantly in recent years and is entering its next stage of development. The CCO will play a central role in driving further international growth, strengthening the commercial structure and developing the team as the organisation continues to scale.

The Role

The successful individual will take responsibility for the global commercial function, including regional leadership, key account strategy, pricing, pipeline management and commercial performance.

This is not purely a management position. The business is looking for someone who can lead and develop a commercial organisation, but who is equally comfortable remaining close to customers and personally driving new business.

Experience Required

To be considered, candidates must:

• Have a strong background in the flavour industry
• Have led a major continental region, such as Europe, or held a broader multi-regional remit
• Have managed a substantial commercial P&L, ideally in the multi-hundred-million range
• Have the ability to combine strategic leadership with hands-on commercial drive

The strongest candidates are also likely to have experience of developing commercial teams, improving sales processes and infrastructure, and operating across multiple international markets.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing international business at an important stage in its development, with genuine scope to influence commercial strategy, organisational structure and future growth.

Due to the confidential nature of the search, further information on the company, location and wider mandate will be shared directly with relevant candidates.