Commercial Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant

AWD online; Leeds; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Leeds seeks an experienced Commercial Growth Consultant/Sales Director. This role focuses on driving sustainable sales growth and collaborating with teams to enhance commercial effectiveness. You will leverage a strong background in the FMCG sector and knowledge of UK retailers. Ideal candidates have a proven sales record and strategic planning abilities. Competitive salary of £120,000 per annum and some UK travel involved.

Qualifications

• Proven track record at Sales Director or equivalent senior commercial level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully deliver strategic growth plans.
• Strong knowledge of UK retail landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead market analysis and commercial planning.
• Collaborate with marketing to optimize product positioning.
• Formulate and execute sales growth plans.
• Support the development of the sales team.
• Provide regular strategic reporting and updates.

Skills

Strong background in FMCG

Experience with major UK retailers

Excellent communication skills

Ability to drive alignment

Team player

Job description

Commercial Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant

IS THIS YOU?

• Are you a Strategy and Business Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant or have worked in an equivalent senior commercial level role?

• Do you have a strong background in FMCG or related high-volume consumer goods sectors?

• Do you have experience working with major UK retailers and have knowledge of their commercial requirements?

If you can answer ‘Yes’ to these questions, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant to provide an external, objective perspective and hands-on leadership to support the next phase of the company’s commercial growth strategy.

SALARY: £120,000 per annum pro rata

LOCATION: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Office Based with some UK Travel - Reasonable travel and business expenses reimbursed)

JOB TYPE: 6 to 12 MonthFull-Time, Interim Contract (Part-Time Hours will be considered)

JOB OVERVIEW

As the Commercial Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant you will join the company in this critical interim role, working closely with the Head of Sales and collaborating across the wider commercial and marketing teams to drive sustainable sales growth, assess new opportunities, and enhance commercial effectiveness.

This role is ideal for a senior commercial professional with experience in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and a strong understanding of the UK retail landscape, particularly major retailers.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Commercial Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant include:

• Strategic Market Analysis and Commercial Planning: Lead a comprehensive review and analysis of current market position, customer segments, and routes to market strategies

• Brand and Product Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing department to evaluate and optimise product positioning, market penetration, and overall brand strategy to enhance commercial growth

• Business Development and Sales Growth Strategy: Formulate and execute a data-driven five-year sales growth plan, focusing on market share expansion and identifying new business development opportunities

• Team Leadership and Culture: Support the development of the sales team, fostering a high-performance, proactive, and target-driven culture to achieve ambitious business objectives

• Performance Reporting and Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular strategic reporting and performance updates, including weekly briefings for the Managing Director and active participation in monthly senior management meetings.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As the Commercial Growth Consultant / Sales Director / Management Consultant you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

ESSENTIAL

• Proven track record at Sales Director or equivalent senior commercial level

• Strong background in FMCG or related high-volume consumer goods sectors

• Experience working with major UK retailers and knowledge of their commercial requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully deliver strategic growth plans

• Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and drive alignment across commercial and marketing functions

• Team player and motivator

DESIRABLE

• Previous interim or consultancy experience, ideally providing strategic sales leadership in a similar environment

• Broad UK market knowledge with insight into new market development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-C13723

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