Interim Commercial Director

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London · Full-time · Contract · Hybrid

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Interim Commercial Director | Creative & Digital Agency
London (Hybrid – 3 days per week)
January – May 2027 | 4-month contract

I'm working with an ambitious, independent creative and digital agency looking for an experienced Interim Commercial Director to step into a founder-led commercial role during a four-month period of paternity cover.

The agency works across branding, UI/UX, digital experiences and motion, partnering with startups, scaleups and established global brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced agency leader who enjoys being hands-on commercially, building relationships and driving revenue, rather than simply overseeing strategy.

The opportunity:

  • Take ownership of the agency's commercial function, inheriting an established client base, warm relationships and an active sales pipeline.

  • Lead and support an existing three-person business development and marketing team.

  • Drive new business, personally leading pitches, proposals, negotiations and deal closures.

  • Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts, reactivate previous clients and develop strategic partnerships.

  • Shape commercial and marketing strategy, ensuring activity translates into profitable revenue.

  • Work closely with creative and delivery teams to ensure commercial commitments are realistic and margins protected.

Who we're looking for:

  • Ideally, someone with 10+ years' experience in the creative, branding or digital agency world, with a strong track record of commercial leadership and personally winning business.

  • You might be a former Agency Founder, Managing Director, Commercial Director or senior New Business / Client Services Director who's comfortable stepping into an established business, making decisions independently and delivering results quickly.

  • The agency offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, genuine commercial autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact over a relatively short period.

  • There's also potential for the contract to extend, subject to performance and business requirements.