Commercial Excellence Manager (12m)

Commercial Excellence Manager (12 months FTC maternity cover) We’re looking for a Commercial Excellence Manager (mat cover) to join our Marketing team in London. Reporting to the EMEA Sales & Marketing Director, this role acts as the critical bridge between Brand, Product, and Sales. You will be responsible for driving "sell-in" and "sell-out" by equipping global sales teams and retail partners with the tools, campaigns, and insights needed to succeed. This role combines creative marketing execution with rigorous commercial operations and sample management. The role is a 12m FTC maternity cover, ideally starting asap.

About us: Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British luxury design brand which is represented internationally. Specialising in furniture, lighting and accessories, Tom Dixon has hubs in London and New York and is represented by preferred partners internationally and distributed globally in key markets. With an aesthetic that is intrinsically inspired by the brand’s British roots, the products are internationally recognised and appreciated for their pioneering use of materials and techniques.

About the role: Working closely with sales, marketing and product teams, this role will mainly be be responsible for the following:

• Lead execution of seasonal trade campaigns (SS/AW, promotions) across B2B channels
• Develop high-impact sales tools (presentations, catalogues, selling guides)
• Deliver product training and support global sales teams
• Manage samples and showroom storytelling to elevate product visibility
• Track performance, analyse data, and report on campaign ROI
• Partner with key accounts (e.g. Heal’s, John Lewis) on joint marketing initiatives
• Support major industry events and trade fairs

About you: We’re looking for a commercially driven and highly organised individual with a strong sales background, ideally having worked across multiple categories/channels. More concretely:

• Proven track record in Trade Marketing or Sales Operations, preferably within the design, furniture, or luxury lifestyle sectors.
• Exceptional ability to align cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Confident managing stakeholders across multiple functions
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Advanced PowerPoint & Excel skills

For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive remuneration package alongside the opportunity to build an extraordinary career within one of the world’s leading design agencies and lifestyle brands. We embrace diversity in all applicant’s backgrounds. The successful applicant must have eligibility to work in the UK.