Commercial Director

Handley James Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm seeks a Commercial Director for their UK operations. In this pivotal role, you will define and implement the sales strategy for the UK market while overseeing operations, marketing, and supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will have proven sales success in the leasing or Facilities Management sector, along with experience in mentoring teams for high performance. This position requires being on-site in Bedford at least three days a week and presents an excellent opportunity for growth into MD capacity.

Qualifications

• Currently a Sales or Commercial Director with experience in leasing, rental, or Facilities Management sector.
• Proven success in delivering significant sales growth.
• Experienced in leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deliver on the UK based sales strategy.
• Develop and coach the sales team in proactive sales processes.
• Lead operations and supply chain elements of the business.
• Responsible for marketing direction of the business.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Team Development

Consultative Selling

Education

MBA qualification

Job description

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 and Experience

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.