Deputy Sales, Marketing and Commercial Director

Deputy Sales, Marketing and Commercial Director

Location

West Midlands

Package

Hugely Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car + Generous Pension Scheme + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Company Events + Benefits Scheme

Overview

We are seeking a Deputy Sales, Marketing and Commercial Director for a reputable and well-established manufacturer with ambitious growth plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for sales, marketing, and/or commercial professionals experienced in dealing with building merchants or the plumbing supplies industry. The role offers autonomy and a high level of responsibility, serving as a key second-in-command to the Managing Director within a larger group structure. It is a result of succession planning.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in sales and key account management
• Experience leading sales teams
• Ability to build relationships at the director level
• Experience contributing to company growth
• Full P&L responsibility in previous roles
• Experience working with builders’ merchants or within the plumbing industry is advantageous

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will:

• Assist in managing and growing a successful business unit
• Align people, processes, and products for strategic growth
• Participate in business performance reviews
• Take P&L responsibility and lead operational planning
• Oversee sales, product management, NPI, marketing, customer service, supply chain, and operations
• Manage key client accounts, dedicating up to 40% of your time to developing relationships at the director level

Company Highlights

Join a brand associated with quality, investing in state-of-the-art facilities and employee development. Play a pivotal role in shaping the business's future success.

Key Focus Areas

• Developing and implementing sales strategies
• Marketing and product management including NPI
• People and process management
• Key account and client relationship management at director level
• Full P&L responsibility
• Cross-functional collaboration with senior management