Overview

Commercial Director

Collooney & Castledargan, Co. Sligo | Senior Executive Opportunity

The Company – Fallon Group

Fallon Group (D&B Fallon, Castledargan Resort Ltd, Derfal Ltd) is a founder-led, diversified Irish SME operating across distribution, retail, leisure and property.

Established in the early 1980s and headquartered in Northwest Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo, the Group is currently midway through a significant €25+ million three-year investment cycle. This phase of growth includes operational expansion, property development and a strong commitment to digital transformation across all business units.

Due to ongoing expansion and ambitious future plans, we are recruiting a forward-thinking Commercial Director to drive strategy, profitability and digital innovation across the Group.

The Role – Commercial Director

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal leadership position with full commercial responsibility across the Group’s businesses.

You will define strategic direction, lead financial planning and drive commercial performance — while also spearheading the Group’s digital transformation agenda, ensuring systems, processes and technology support scalable growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation

• Define and implement Group-wide commercial strategy in conjunction with the Managing Director
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across sales, operations and finance
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve efficiency, reporting and customer experience
• Drive data-led decision-making through enhanced analytics and reporting systems
• Oversee ERP/CRM optimisation and system integration projects
• Embed a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Sales & Market Growth

• Lead and support business development, sales and marketing teams
• Strengthen existing client relationships and secure new business opportunities
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities
• Ensure positive brand positioning and public relations
• Leverage digital marketing and CRM tools to enhance commercial performance

Operations

• Provide leadership to Heads of Department and General Managers
• Ensure strong cross-departmental collaboration across all businesses
• Implement KPI tracking, budget management and performance reporting systems
• Drive process automation and operational efficiencies
• Ensure statutory compliance and governance
• Improve profitability, customer satisfaction and staff retention
• Recruit senior team members and participate in disciplinary processes when required

Finance & Governance

• Oversee financial management and maximise profitability
• Deliver performance in line with agreed financial budgets
• Lead capital funding initiatives and investment planning
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Oversee cash flow and risk management
• Negotiate contracts with financial providers, legal advisors, suppliers and contractors
• Ensure strong compliance and corporate governance frameworks
• Implement financial systems that support real-time reporting and strategic oversight

Location

The role is based between Collooney and Castledargan Resort, Co. Sligo, with travel required to meetings across various locations.

The Person

• 10+ years’ senior commercial, operational or financial management experience
• Relevant finance qualification preferred
• Experience operating at Director or Senior Commercial leadership level
• Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading digital transformation or systems implementation projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of owner-led SME environments
• Strategic vision combined with hands-on execution capability

Apply Today

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Email your CV to: [email protected]
Confidential enquiries: Sylvester Jennings – 087 6723533