Hoxton Circle

(Global) Commercial Director

Hoxton Circle  •  San Marcos, TX (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a senior Commercial Director to build and lead a high-impact commercial function within a private equity–backed materials business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this highly visible role works closely with executive leadership and the Board and is positioned to grow into a Chief Commercial Officer role.

This is a true builder position for an industry veteran who thrives in standalone environments and is motivated to design, structure, and scale a world-class commercial organization.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead company-wide commercial strategy, including business development and key account management
  • Build and scale the commercial function from the ground up
  • Own complex, high-value negotiations and long-term customer agreements
  • Establish disciplined commercial processes, pricing frameworks, and pipeline management
  • Serve as the primary commercial partner to executive leadership, customers, and investors
  • Present with credibility, polish, and strong business acumen
  • Build and lead related functions under the Commercial umbrella, including sales and customer service

Must-Have Mindset

  • Structure Ability to build scalable systems and processes
  • Negotiations Proven success closing complex, high-value deals
  • Relationships Exceptional internal and external relationship management

Qualifications

  • 15–25+ years of commercial leadership experience in high-volume materials or industrial sectors
  • Background in battery materials, lithium, performance materials, chemicals, upstream energy, or related industries
  • Proven success securing $20M+ individual customer contracts
  • Experience building or rebuilding commercial organizations
  • Comfortable operating independently while scaling teams
  • Highly polished communicator with strong executive presence
  • Experience working with private equity and boards preferred

Opportunity

  • Direct access to CEO and Board
  • Pathway to Chief Commercial Officer
  • Platform to build and lead a scalable commercial organization

Interested? Apply now or email your resume directly to start a conversation! lh@hoxtoncircle.com

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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About Hoxton Circle

Hoxton Circle is a specialist search and recruitment firm that connects top-tier talent with standout opportunities across Accounting & Finance, HR, and Strategic Leadership.

Since 2016, we’ve partnered with private equity firms, PortCos, high-growth ventures, and established enterprises to deliver permanent, interim, and project-based hiring solutions nationwide—with a physical presence in New York, California, Texas, and Florida.

We’re boutique by design and high-touch by nature. Whether it’s a CFO hire, a finance transformation lead, or building out an executive team post-transaction, we work fast—without compromising quality.

Our Executive & Strategic Search practice is a core pillar of what we do.

We support clients with senior-level appointments that drive growth, improve control, and shape culture. From first-time CFOs and CHROs in PE-backed environments to transformation leaders in complex, multi-entity organizations—we help identify leaders who do more than check boxes. They create momentum.

With decades of executive search experience across the team, we bring the insight, instincts, and network it takes to deliver results where others fall short.

We cut through the noise of today’s market with a consultative, insight-driven approach that balances speed, discretion, and rigor. The result? Talent that sticks, performs, and elevates.

Roles we specialize in include:

CFO, Head of Finance, VP Finance, Finance Director, Controller, FP&A Lead, Technical Accounting, Transformation & Systems, HR Leadership, and other senior strategic hires.

At Hoxton Circle, we don’t just recruit—we advise, connect, and elevate. Because great hiring decisions aren’t just operational—they’re transformational.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
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