If you want real ownership of revenue and a genuine path to Commercial Director, this role is built for you.
This is an opportunity to take control of how a recruitment business grows, not just contribute to it. You’ll own new business, grow key accounts, and work directly with the founder to build a commercial engine that actually works — without internal politics or competition for credit.
With hybrid working, you’ll have focus time when you need it, and regular collaboration in the Bournemouth office so you can influence decisions, direction, and culture as the business scales.
What you’ll gain by joining
Real commercial ownership — with upside you can actually feel
You’ll own new business and account growth end-to-end. The clients you win and the revenue you generate won’t disappear into a spreadsheet; they’ll directly shape your progression, your influence, and your earning potential. This role is designed to grow into a Commercial Director position by proving impact, not waiting for permission.
Work directly with the founder — and see your ideas take effect
You won’t be passing ideas up a chain or navigating layers of approval. You’ll work side-by-side with the founder, testing what works, dropping what doesn’t, and building a commercial approach that fits the market. If you like making decisions and seeing results quickly, this will suit you.
Reward that reflects contribution
Your impact on growth is recognised through a generous commission and bonus structure linked to revenue influenced and new business won. The more ownership you take, the more upside you unlock — financially and professionally.
Hybrid working that actually works
You’ll have flexibility to plan your week around performance, with regular time in the Bournemouth office to collaborate, build momentum, and help shape the culture — not just dial into it.
How you’ll spend your time (and where you’ll make the biggest difference)
Win new client relationships across the UK and EU through proactive, credibility-led conversations
Grow existing accounts into repeat, long-term partnerships
Own the commercial pipeline end to end — from first conversation to signed terms and live roles
Represent the business confidently with founders, senior leaders and hiring managers
Continuously improve how the business approaches sales, positioning and growth
What you’ll bring
Proven experience personally winning new business in recruitment, agency or professional services
A track record of opening and developing client relationships (not just servicing inherited accounts)
Strong commercial judgement and confidence selling without heavy brand or inbound support
The ability to build trust quickly with founders and senior stakeholders
Experience owning pipeline and revenue outcomes in a hands-on role
Typically 8–12 years’ experience in recruitment, agency or consultancy environments
Experience in marketing, digital, consumer or growth markets is a strong advantage, but not essential if your commercial instincts are strong and you learn quickly.
About Acquire
Acquire is a boutique recruitment business specialising in marketing, digital, growth and consumer-led roles. We partner with high-growth D2C/CPG brands across the UK, EU and US, favouring exclusive and retained work over volume. Founder-led and ambitious, we focus on quality, long-term partnerships, and building something that lasts.
Ready to take control?
This is a single, senior commercial hire working directly with the founder.
If you want ownership, influence, and progression based on what you deliver — not how long you’ve been somewhere — this is worth a conversation. Apply to start that discussion.
To apply for this job email your details to Alex@AcquireDigitalTalent.com