Senior Commercial Executive

CANDIDATE PROFILE First and foremost, The DPO Centre is a service business. We look only to recruit proactive, motivated, enthusiastic, customer driven, commercially aware team players, who can clearly demonstrate a passion for what they do and therefore offer an ideal fit with our core values and culture. Job title Senior Commercial Executive Reporting to Commercial Manager Job location Hybrid Employment status Permanent, Full-time To support our continued growth, we require a Senior Commercial Executive to build and deliver new business that maximises our growth within the UK. You must be a respectfully persistent and persuasive person who is able to demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and possess the ability to articulate a clear value proposition that mitigates commercial and compliance risk. Ideally, you will have an understanding of data protection law and possess the ability to manage the demands of a growing pipeline of clients and prospects and therefore be able to prioritise effectively and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism. Experience in a professional services environment would be advantageous. To be our ideal candidate, you will have sufficient data protection knowledge to support the conversion of inbound sales leads based on an established and proven lead nurturing and conversion process. You will value attention to detail and deliver high quality work that meets client deadlines. You will be dynamic, determined and able to demonstrate a successful track record in account development and sales. You will be forward‑thinking, have a strong work ethic and demonstrate a can‑do attitude. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, have the ability to prioritise your workload and to work in a structured manner. This role is hybrid and additional travel may be required to attend onsite meetings. Duties And Responsibilities Nurturing inbound leads to convert them into qualified sales using our various tools and following our existing procedures Consistently contribute to the commercial team to improve the overall sales plan and go‑to‑market strategy Maintain accurate records on our CRM system to provide full visibility of the sales pipeline Prepare weekly forecast updates and identify areas of support required to maximise sales performance Ensure the effective handover of client wins to our project delivery team Achieve your individual sales objectives to contribute to the overall team target Skills And Experience Education and experience A proven track record of success in relevant account‑based roles 3 years experience in a professional services environment Personal Ability to work independently yet also be a strong team player Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, trust, and credibility Calm, controlled and resilient demeanour A commercial attitude towards time management Highly responsive with a can‑do attitude and flexible working style Proven ability to deliver a quality service at pace Flexible approach to work, which may include travel and some out of hours work Required Skills Confident in using Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word), LinkedIn and HubSpot An ability to think logically and strategically Attention to detail and analytical skills Excellent communicator with the ability to deliver clearly to a variety of audiences Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and demands Advantageous Skills A basic knowledge of the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 Fluent in a European language Compensation & Benefits Salary OTE £85,000 We offer highly competitive salaries that reflect your skills and experience. In addition, we provide a range of fantastic benefits, including those listed below. Details of the full range of benefits will be provided separately. Professional Membership and Training Funds Wellbeing Resources Remote/Hybrid Working Electric Vehicle Scheme Working Abroad Scheme Maternity and Paternity Leave & Pay Bank Holiday Swap Scheme Further details on The DPO Centre and our existing team can be found at About Us The DPO Centre group, operating as part of Axiom GRC, is a multi‑national data protection compliance consultancy formed in the UK in 2017. We have provided outsourced Data Protection Officers, privacy consultancy services, and GDPR Representatives to over 1000 organisations globally. OUR CULTURE Fundamental to The DPO Centre’s culture is our #OneTeam philosophy: To inspire and develop one remarkable team that delivers the extraordinary Contact with other members of our various teams will be frequent, as will the opportunities for team social activities. Our mission is to nurture talent and empower individuals. We believe in constantly improving our processes and the best practice framework we employ with our clients. Sharing knowledge and experiences is a vital part of our culture and ensures you will quickly become part of our motivated, sociable, and connected team. OUR PEOPLE Within The DPO Centre family we have bakers, skaters, bike riders, walkers, avid readers, ultra‑runners, budding photographers, musicians, and keen travellers. Our team comes from all corners of the world, including New Zealand, Poland, Mauritius, Mexico, South Africa to name but a few. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? Our offer to you is the opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied role within a structured team of like‑minded and motivated professionals. The data privacy industry is rapidly evolving, so this role will involve working on projects that encourage continuous professional growth and innovation. How To Apply Click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. Applications will close on Sunday 1 February 2026. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales Retail Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Commercial Executive” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr