Commercial Director

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consulting firm is seeking a Commercial Director in Bedford to drive their sales strategy for the UK market. This role demands a proven track record in delivering significant sales growth within the leasing or Facilities Management sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong team coaching abilities and an MBA qualification, with a consultative style ready for development. The position requires on-site presence in Bedford at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales or Commercial Director.
• Experience in leasing, rental or Facilities Management.
• UK based experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deliver on the UK based sales strategy.
• Develop and coach the sales team.
• Lead operations and supply chain elements.
• Oversee marketing direction of the business.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Team coaching

Operations leadership

Marketing direction

Education

MBA qualification

Job description

Overview

We have been retained by a new client to recruit a Commercial Director for their UK business. As a result of a revised growth strategy, our client is now looking for a Commercial Director to drive the sales strategy.

This role will report into the European Director and will be responsible for driving the overall sales strategy across the UK business. You will take full responsibility for the end-to-end UK business including operations, commercial, sales, marketing and supply chain. Focussing on the UK market you will drive commercial growth.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and delivering on the UK based sales strategy
• Develop and coach the sales team in refined and proactive sales processes
• Lead the operations and supply chain elements of the business
• Take responsibility for the marketing direction of the business

Qualifications

Currently a Sales or Commercial Director you will be experienced in the leasing, rental or Facilities Management sector. You will be proven in delivering on significant sales growth as well as leading and mentoring a team to be high performers. UK based experience is essential. Ideally you will be MBA qualified and will have a confident yet consultative style who is open to further development and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take their first step into an MD capacity but does require an open and transparent behavioural style.

This role requires someone to be on site, in Bedford, 3 days a week minimum.