Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in Illinois (USA) .

This is a high-impact executive role responsible for defining and executing the organization’s commercial strategy to drive scalable revenue growth and market expansion. The CCO will lead all aspects of sales, business development, pricing, customer engagement, and performance measurement while overseeing high-performing commercial teams. This position requires a strategic, results-driven leader capable of influencing cross-functional teams and leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making. The role involves significant collaboration with internal stakeholders and external customers, focusing on sustainable growth and operational excellence. With a mix of remote work and >50% travel, this position offers exposure to complex B2B environments in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, or electronics.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive commercial strategies across direct and digital channels to drive revenue growth
• Lead, mentor, and grow sales, business development, and marketing teams, fostering high performance and accountability
• Manage customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction programs to strengthen relationships and long-term engagement
• Oversee pricing, quoting, RFQ management, and win-rate optimization
• Maintain robust CRM discipline, KPIs, analytics, and executive reporting for commercial performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business objectives, ensure operational efficiency, and support strategic initiatives
• Represent the organization in high-level negotiations, customer interactions, and industry events

Requirements:

• 10+ years of senior commercial leadership experience (CCO, VP Sales, VP Business Development)
• Proven track record in B2B commercial growth and revenue generation
• Experience leading and scaling large teams across multiple functions
• Strong strategic planning, business acumen, and financial literacy
• Expertise in pricing, negotiation, contractual agreements, and customer engagement
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to inform commercial decisions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• MBA or equivalent advanced business education preferred
• Industry experience in Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Industrial, or Electronics highly desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pay scale
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increases
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities
• Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

#LI-CL1

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.