Commercial Director – Aon Assessment Solutions at Aon Corporation

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Networking, Business Development, Revenue Growth, Team Building, Mentoring, Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing Leadership, Analytical Skills, Organization, Problem-Solving, Client Relationship Management, Forecasting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Commercial Director – Aon Assessment Solutions We are seeking an accomplished and energetic UK Commercial Director to join our high‑growth consultancy team in London. Working in close partnership with the UK Managing Director and the wider Global Commercial team, you will own and execute the commercial strategy for the UK market, providing clear leadership across Sales, Account Management and Marketing. You will lead, inspire and develop a high‑performing sales organisation, while building and sustaining senior client relationships that ensure the business meets – and exceeds – its growth and revenue ambitions. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Own team and individual revenue targets, setting a clear performance agenda Lead, coach and performance‑manage a friendly, energetic and ambitious sales team Manage a portfolio of strategic UK accounts, often with a global dimension, collaborating closely with global account leads Oversee CRM discipline and pipeline management, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective management of your account portfolio Develop and deepen relationships with both new logo and existing clients, acting as a trusted adviser at senior levels Proactively create opportunities to bring the Aon Assessment proposition to market (e.g. meetings, events, webinars, networks and media channels) Maintain a detailed understanding of the competitive landscape and help shape differentiated positioning and go‑to‑market messaging Collaborate with colleagues across Aon to deliver on our Aon United strategy and maximise cross‑firm opportunities Ensure accurate and timely sales pipeline data, opportunity tracking and contact management within our CRM Oversee the timely production and delivery of sales documentation when activating new projects Support the wider sales team with subject‑matter expertise when designing and presenting client solutions Contribute to – and role‑model – an agile, dynamic working environment that is friendly, fun, collaborative and high performing Foster a culture of trust, respect and inclusion across the team Demonstrate openness and flexibility to travel across the UK as required Share your expertise with the wider commercial team while actively investing in your own ongoing development How this opportunity is different This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute leader to join a forward‑thinking, innovative business. You will play a pivotal role in raising the quality of recruitment, assessment and leadership development across many of the UK’s most successful organisations, while working alongside a highly capable, collaborative and innovative team. . Skills and experience that will lead to success Proven people leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Strong track record of networking, business development and revenue growth Demonstrated ability to build, mentor and lead high‑performing Marketing, Sales and Account Management teams Highly analytical, well organised and a natural problem‑solver Ideally a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, or extensive experience in a senior commercial role within the talent, assessment, selection and development sector How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com #LI-LW1 #LI-hybrid 2026-99031

Responsibilities

The Commercial Director will own and execute the commercial strategy for the UK market, leading Sales, Account Management, and Marketing functions while ensuring the business meets its growth and revenue targets. This involves leading and coaching the sales team, managing strategic UK accounts, overseeing CRM discipline, and developing senior client relationships.