Head of Commercial Sales and Business Development

Holcim UK Limited; Pelaw, Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Commercial for Ready-Mix. The successful candidate will lead the commercial strategy and drive growth while enhancing sustainability efforts. This senior role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in complex environments and the ability to develop high-performance teams. The position offers opportunities to work on significant national projects and influence the market direction of Ready-Mix solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Enhanced family benefits

Career progression opportunities

Free remote GP service

Staff discounts on products

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi-site commercial leadership.
• Understanding of margin drivers and customer relationships.
• Experience in building high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial strategy driving growth and sustainability.
• Utilize market insights to differentiate Holcim from competitors.
• Lead and build a commercial leadership team.

Skills

Strategic commercial leadership

Data-driven decision making

Talent development

Customer relationship management

Change management

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Ready-Mix concrete is one of Holcim UK’s core business lines and a critical enabler of the country’s infrastructure, housing and commercial development. As a widely used construction material in the world, Ready-Mix plays a central role in everything from local builds to nationally significant projects.

At Holcim, we are transforming how Ready-Mix is delivered. Through low‑carbon products, digital tools and a focus on performance, we are raising the bar for customer experience, sustainability and commercial excellence.

We are now seeking a Head of Commercial for Ready‑Mix to lead the commercial strategy across the North. This is a senior, national role with full accountability for shaping growth, strengthening customer partnerships and positioning Holcim as the market leader in Ready‑Mix solutions.

What you will be doing

• Shape the future of Ready‑Mix at scale, owning and delivering the commercial strategy that drives growth, strengthens margins and accelerates Holcim UK’s sustainability ambitions.

• Turn market insight into competitive advantage, using a deep understanding of customers, sectors and industry trends to unlock new opportunities and differentiate Holcim in a highly competitive mark.

• Build and lead a best in class commercial leadership team, creating a culture where accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement are the norm and where people are empowered to perform at their best.

• Set the standard for commercial excellence, embedding strong governance, pricing discipline and customer performance management to deliver consistent, high quality outcomes nationwide.

• Work at the heart of transformation, collaborating with operations, digital and sustainability teams to scale low carbon solutions, adopt smarter ways of working and drive innovation across the business.

Who you are

• A strategic commercial leader with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, multi‑site environments.

• Commercially sharp and data‑led, with a clear understanding of what drives margin, value and long term customer relationships.

• A people first leader who develops talent, builds strong leadership teams and creates an environment where high performance and shared purpose thrive.

• Confident influencing at senior level, able to challenge constructively, build alignment and lead through complexity with customers and internal stakeholders alike.

• Curious, forward looking and comfortable with change, excited by the opportunity to use digital tools, data and new thinking to improve performance and simplify the way work gets done.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.