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 ****s 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 opportunitiesEnsure 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
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