Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (flexible location UK or ROI)

Clarendon Executive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing group in Northern Ireland is looking for a Chief Sales and Marketing Officer to drive growth and enhance global market presence. This Board-level role requires a senior sales leader with over ten years of experience in international businesses, combined with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in aligning sales and marketing strategies. A competitive executive compensation package is offered, making it an attractive opportunity for a high-caliber candidate.

Benefits

Comprehensive executive remuneration package

Qualifications

• At least ten years’ experience in large-scale international FF&E businesses.
• Minimum of five years at Divisional Director level or above.
• Proven track record of driving international growth and aligning sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a bold Group sales strategy.
• Ensure marketing is aligned to sales objectives.
• Lead a large international team to deliver commercial targets.

Skills

International growth strategies

Leadership of large teams

Performance management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Our client, one of Northern Ireland’s most respected and internationally recognised businesses, is a world-leading manufacturer of luxury woven carpets and premium floor coverings. The Group serves prestigious hospitality, marine, residential, and commercial sectors worldwide, combining heritage and craftsmanship with advanced design and manufacturing innovation.

Following a series of acquisitions and continued investment in manufacturing excellence, the Group has created a new Executive Board position – Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) – to accelerate growth and strengthen its global market position.

The CSMO will bring innovation and inspiration to the international sales challenge, developing and executing a bold Group sales strategy to drive growth and open new premium markets. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this Board-level role will combine a data-driven and customer-focused approach with performance management and inspirational leadership, ensuring marketing is aligned to sales objectives and stretching the potential of a large international team.

We are seeking an accomplished senior sales leader with at least ten years’ experience in large-scale international FF&E businesses, including a minimum of five years at Divisional Director level or above. You will have a proven track record of driving international growth, aligning sales and marketing across multiple geographies and premium brands, and leading large teams to deliver ambitious commercial targets. Commercially astute and financially disciplined, you will combine strategic vision with executional focus and the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams that achieve measurable results.

This is a highly visible appointment offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact at Board level within a Northern Ireland-owned Group of international standing. It offers a comprehensive executive remuneration package that is designed to attract and retain a candidate of the highest calibre.

To apply, and for further information, please submit your CV quoting reference 25059 to Ciaran Sheehan, Managing Partner, Clarendon Executive. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion before applying, please call Ciaran on .

The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th October 2025.

Our client values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.