Group Commercial Director

🚁Job summary

Are you a strategic commercial leader with a passion for driving growth in complex, international markets? We are looking for an experienced Group Commercial Director (GCD) to play a pivotal role in shaping our global commercial success.

Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead the development and execution of a unified commercial strategy across diverse sectors and regions. This is a high-impact leadership position where you will drive profitable growth, strengthen key partnerships, and position the company as a market leader in helicopter services.

As Group Commercial Director, you will take ownership of our commercial direction and performance across key sectors, including Oil & Gas Offshore, Wind, Shipping Pilot Services, Government & Military, HEMS, and MRO.

This role can be situated at any of the NHV bases, preferred is Aberdeen.

Responsibilities and areas

• Develop and implement a global commercial growth strategy in close collaboration with the Chief Commercial Officer

• Identify new market opportunities through strong market intelligence and industry insight

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders

• Lead and oversee bids, tenders, and proposals, ensuring compliance and competitiveness

• Represent the company in high-level negotiations, client meetings, and industry events

• Manage the full sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) to drive performance and insights

• Oversee commercial performance at selected operational bases, ensuring contractual excellence and customer satisfaction

• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Committee to support decision-making and long-term planning

• Mentor and guide the commercial team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

💼What you bring

You are a commercially driven leader with a strong track record in complex, international environments. You combine strategic insight with hands-on execution and know how to turn opportunities into sustainable growth.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Significant management experience in a senior commercial or business leadership role

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience

• Strong knowledge of the aviation sector; experience within helicopter services is a distinct advantage

• Proven ability to lead commercial initiatives and manage high-value client relationships

In addition, you excel in:

• Using ICT tools to develop high-quality bids, proposals, and presentations

• Communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Negotiating complex agreements and driving successful outcomes

• Working fluently in English in a professional, international environment

🎯What we offer

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within a dynamic, international environment. You will have the autonomy to shape commercial strategy, influence executive decision-making, and contribute directly to the company’s long-term success.

This role can be situated at any of the NHV bases, preferred is Aberdeen.

📲If you are a confident decision-maker, a relationship builder, and a results-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, we would love to hear from you!