Commercial Director

Centre of Excellence is dedicated to empowering lives through transformative education, aiming to positively impact 1 billion people worldwide. Offering over 1,000 accessible and affordable online courses, we cover a wide range of topics including personal development, holistic health, business, language learning, and more. Students can learn at their own pace, from anywhere, on any device. With a global community of over 2 million individuals across 150 countries, our mission is to provide education that inspires personal growth and lifelong learning.

This is a full-time remote role for a Commercial Director. The Commercial Director will oversee the development and implementation of strategic business plans to drive revenue growth. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining partnerships, analyzing market trends, and providing leadership to sales and marketing teams. Additionally, preparing financial reports, setting and achieving financial targets, and ensuring consistent achievement of organizational objectives will also form part of daily tasks.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy that aligns with our company vision and drives long-term, sustainable growth.
• Revenue Growth:
  Take full responsibility for the company’s P&L, setting and achieving ambitious revenue targets and maximizing profitability.
• Business Diversification:
  Identify, evaluate, and launch new revenue streams, products, and business models to diversify our portfolio beyond online courses.
• Build a new revenue stream of resellers and licensee partnerships worldwide.
• Marketing & Brand Scaling:
  Oversee all marketing channels (paid social, SEO, email, affiliates, etc.), driving customer acquisition, retention, and brand awareness on a global scale.
• Commercial Operations:
  Lead and optimize all commercial functions, including sales, marketing & business development.
• Team Leadership:
  Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing commercial team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Market Analysis:
  Continuously monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer behaviour to identify new opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Partnerships:
  Develop and nurture strategic partnerships that expand our reach, enhance our brand, and create new revenue opportunities.

• Proven Experience:
  
  7+ years of senior commercial leadership experience, preferably within the EdTech, e-learning, or health & wellbeing space.
• Track Record of Scale:
  Demonstrable success in scaling a business, driving significant revenue growth, and managing a P&L.
• Diversification Expert:
  Experience in identifying and launching new business models, products, or revenue streams.
• Marketing & Growth Acumen:
  Deep expertise in digital marketing, customer acquisition, and brand building.
• Strategic & Analytical:
  Ability to think strategically, make data-driven decisions, and translate high-level vision into actionable plans.
• Strong Ai
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use and implement Ai across all business channels.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, hands‑on leader who is comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and is not afraid to take calculated risks.
• Inspirational Leader: A natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team to achieve ambitious goals.

• Performance Bonus:
  Generous performance-based bonus.
• Total Package:
  On-target earnings (OTE) of £100,000 - £150,000.
• Remote/Work from home.
• Impactful Role: A unique opportunity to shape the future of a global EdTech leader and empower millions of learners worldwide.
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment where you can make a real difference.

If you are a visionary commercial leader with a passion for education and a proven track record of scaling businesses, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role toc