Commercial, Sales & Marketing
We specialise in appointing C-suite commercial, sales, and marketing leaders on both a permanent and interim basis, connecting you with executives who accelerate revenue, build brand equity, and add value creation.
From Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to Chief Customer, Growth and Digital Marketing leaders, we identify executives who combine commercial rigour with creative and strategic vision – leaders who shape go-to-market strategy, energise teams and deliver measurable growth.
At Eton Bridge Partners, we help you appoint the commercial leadership your organisation needs today while building the capability that will define its future. The typical roles our executive recruiters support, whether permanent hires or interim placements, include:
- Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Chief Customer Officer
- Chief Growth Officer
- Commercial Director
- Sales Director / VP Sales
- Marketing Director
- eCommerce & Digital Marketing Director
- Business Development Director
Specialist commercial, sales, and marketing executive search
Our dedicated Commercial, Sales & Marketing practice focuses exclusively on senior leadership appointments. We partner with boards, CEOs and investors, including private equity firms and listed organisations, to identify leaders who can define commercial strategy, transform go-to-market performance and deliver sustainable revenue growth.
The commercial leadership landscape is evolving at pace. Customer expectations are shifting, buying journeys are increasingly digital, and the boundaries between sales, marketing, product and customer success continue to blur. Today’s commercial leaders must unite data-driven decision-making with brand-building instinct, and short-term revenue delivery with long-term value creation.
Whether you need a CMO to reposition your brand, a CRO to unify sales and marketing behind a single revenue engine, or a Chief Commercial Officer to lead international expansion, we work collaboratively with you to find executive talent with the right blend of capability, chemistry and cultural fit.
Our track record speaks for itself. At Eton Bridge Partners, we’ve successfully:
Delivered over 400 international executive search and interim recruitment assignments across 40 countries.
Built a network of senior commercial, sales, and marketing leaders that can move at pace.
Provided shortlists for business-critical, time-sensitive interim roles within days and permanent roles within weeks.
How we attract and recruit the best commercial, sales and marketing leaders
Combining the expertise of our in-house research function with our global networks, we build long-standing relationships with high-impact candidates who operate at the intersection of commercial strategy, customer insight and brand leadership.
Whether you’re searching for permanent hires or interim leadership, the shortlist we tailor for you will reflect commercial depth, strategic capability and alignment with your growth ambitions. We are rigorous in our understanding of your business strategy, markets, challenges and culture – listening first, then acting as a trusted advisor to find the right blend of skills, experience and chemistry to build high-performing commercial teams.
We also recognise that commercial leadership is judged on outcomes. That’s why we go beyond the brief: assessing candidates on the results they have delivered – revenue growth, margin improvement, market share gains, brand equity built and customer relationships transformed – as well as how they lead, influence and develop the teams around them.
Finding exceptional commercial leaders
We assess commercial, sales and marketing leaders through the lens of your business reality, whether that’s accelerating revenue in a PE-backed environment, repositioning a brand for new markets, professionalising a sales function, embedding customer-centricity, or harnessing data, digital and AI to sharpen go-to-market performance.
As commercial strategy and business strategy converge, the roles of CCO, CMO and CRO have become central to driving competitive advantage and long-term profitability. Increasingly, commercial leaders are trusted partners to the CEO and board, and a proven route to the top job itself. Our focus is on identifying highly commercial executives who can align stakeholders, energise sales and marketing teams, and unlock customer value at every stage of growth.
A tailored leadership search built on strong relationships
With insight into the evolving commercial, sales and marketing market and long-held relationships across sectors, clients return to us time and again. That’s because we make even the most specialist, high-stakes commercial appointments feel clear, manageable and well-supported.
Our team is grounded, pragmatic and candid, bringing genuine care and authenticity to everything we do. You’ll have experts by your side who take the time to understand your organisation, your customers and your competitive landscape – and you can be assured your commercial, sales and marketing executive search or interim leadership needs will be handled with discretion and genuine commitment
Interim commercial, sales and marketing leadership when pace matters
Our expertise in commercial leadership, combined with strong market insight, enables us to deliver high-impact interim solutions at pace. Consistently ranked among the top 10 in the Leading Interim Service Provider rankings since 2018, we have built our reputation on the quality of our network and the strength of our relationships.
Organisations often need proven commercial leadership at short notice – to cover a critical vacancy, lead a product launch or market entry, turn around underperforming revenue, integrate an acquisition or steer a brand through transformation. Our trusted network of senior interim commercial, sales and marketing executives can start quickly, build credibility fast and deliver impact from day one, supporting both immediate priorities and longer-term hiring and growth objectives.
And where your challenge calls for more than a single appointment, our Business Consulting practice can deploy outcome-focused teams and specialist expertise, from commercial due diligence support to go-to-market and customer transformation programmes, ensuring you have the right solution, not just the right hire.
Building trust in our client and candidate care
Our business is founded on a strong reputation for care and long-term relationships. Our top priority is creating a positive experience for both candidates and clients, nurturing a personal connection with everyone we work with, reflected in our 2025 NPS result of 86, of which we are incredibly proud.
Commercial, sales and marketing leadership shapes how your organisation wins customers, builds its brand and grows. We know that balancing pace with precision matters, so we combine thoughtful, bespoke shortlists with the ability to move quickly when you need it most. Our established networks and dedicated research capability enable us to deliver complex searches across multiple sectors and regions, in the UK and internationally.
2025 NPS result
Clients
The team found an outstanding candidate for us on what was a challenging brief. What stood out for us was the professionalism, research and transparency, starting with a thorough review of our specific needs and cultural fit.
Gary Lumsdon Group CFO, Swedish fintech health companyDespite living in such unpredictable times, I want to thank you for spending countless hours giving me professional and personal guidance which led to my exciting new role and journey. I have never met such an authentic and genuine recruiter in my many years.
Alison Comins Head of Global Sales Operations, international fintech health companyWorking with Eton Bridge was a pleasure. They were first class from start to finish. The experience from the candidate’s side was great too which is really important as it gives a strong first impression of our business.
Managing Director ShopmiumThe Eton Bridge team brilliantly handled the search for a senior EMEA Sales leader. The research methodology and quality of the candidate list were particularly impressive and resulted in a very strong shortlist.
Chief Solutions Officer Sierra WirelessHaving built relationships with recruitment partners over many years, I can confidently say that it is unusual to find someone able to build their knowledge of our sector and business as quickly as you did, to enable you to represent us in the market.
Chief People Officer Tungsten NetworkA trusted partner for commercial, sales and marketing leadership
Appointing the right commercial, sales and marketing leaders is critical to driving revenue, brand value and long-term competitiveness. We work closely with boards, CEOs and investors to identify commercial executives who can shape strategy, lead high-performing teams and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Our specialists focus on senior leaders across CCO, CMO, CRO, sales, marketing, customer and growth leadership roles. With deep insight into evolving commercial markets and leadership capability, we support confidential appointments spanning growth acceleration, brand transformation, international expansion, digital and eCommerce, and private equity value creation.
Whether you are hiring permanent commercial leaders, strengthening leadership during a critical phase of change, or exploring your next senior commercial, sales or marketing role, we offer a trusted, discreet process tailored to high-impact appointments.