UK Sales Director

An enviable opportunity to join this fast growing Manufacturer offering fantastic long term career prospects !

UK Sales Director (Trade Channel) £90k+ Neg Basic Plus High OTE + Exec Package 

Our Client [t/o c£100m+] has the majority share in its segment of the building products market. A profitable and well run business, it can attribute its success to a long history of product innovation which has been driven by fast changing customer requirements and the ever increasing amount of building control regulations which focus on the dual need for environmental compliance and energy efficiency.
Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, the successful candidate will be taking the lead in driving the business forward through the adoption of a well defined, segmented approach to the markets it serves.

The Role

This role will be pivotal in the development and implementation of growth strategies, including entry into new markets, for the brand portfolio. To that end, you will lead and have direct hands-on involvement in all major commercial activities for the core brands and will be responsible for creating a “Route map” to achieve new growth objectives.

Formulate and implement a sales strategy that secures the achievement of revenue and profit objectives. Define, manage & measure sales team performance against KPI's. Identify new business opportunities whilst continuing to develop relationships with existing customers & channel partners. Motivate and lead the sales team so they are recognized as best in class both internally and externally. Contribute to the development of the business as a whole as an influential member of the board.

The Candidate:

Graduate calibre, board level experience. Can demonstrate a successful track record within a medium-sized £30m-£100m building products business. Branded product experience would be an advantage.
Understanding of multi-sales channels is essential [Distribution / DIY Retail] Proven experience in leading a large sales team (40+)
A skilled negotiator who is commercially astute, highly motivated and has first class presentation skills and personal gravitas.
A natural leader who can manage relationships with tact and diplomacy yet is not afraid to challenge the status quo!
Must have a proven track record of man management as with a right to work in the UK ! 

 

Sound like you ? Apply today - Immediate start !