Commercial Sales Director

E3 Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Death in service

Employer pension

On-site 3-4 days

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven Commercial Sales Director to lead our sales and commercial functions. This senior role is responsible for shaping and executing strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth, maximise profitability and expand market share within a forward-thinking manufacturing group.

Based in Ipswich, you will lead a high-performing team, oversee tenders and contracts, and work closely with Tier 1 partners to identify new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Senior sales leadership experience (Sales Director or Head of Sales).
• Track record of revenue growth and achieving targets with strong leadership.
• Highly commercial with strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet revenue targets and manage performance.
• Identify new opportunities through prospecting and market analysis to maximise revenue.
• Build and mentor high-performing sales and commercial teams.
• Oversee end-to-end tenders and contracts with accurate, timely submissions.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Sales Director to lead sales and commercial functions.This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, maximise profitability and expand market share within a forward thinking market leading manufacturing group.

What's in it for you as a Commercial Sales Director?

• A Salary of £90,000
• £7,200 Car Allowance per annum
• Bonus of upto 30%
• Double Figure pension
• Location - Ipswich
• 2 x Death in service
• Private Healthcare - Option to add family
• Monday - Friday working 3/4 days on site

Key Responsibilities of you as a Commercial Sales Director

• Lead the development and execution of sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets and oversee sales performance, analyse reports and ensure financial objectives are met while mitigating commercial risks
• Identify new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and market analysis and to be able to allocate and optimise sales resources to maximise productivity and revenue potential
• Build, develop and mentor high performing sales and commercial teams within the business
• Oversee the end to end management of tenders and contracts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission

Skills & Experience of a Commercial Sales Director

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role (Sales Director, Head of Sales or similar)
• Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and achieving targets with excellent leadership and team development capabilities
• Highly commercial mindset with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities working with Tier 1 firms
• Experience managing key accounts and closing complex sales contracts