Sales Director

TieTalent; Manchester; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier seeks a Regional Sales & Operations Director to oversee operations and strategic direction across the North-West of England. This role demands a dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing substantial P&L, driving growth, and fostering team development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Cash Health plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in service

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or related sectors.
• Managing a P&L of over £20 million.
• Leading teams of 5-10 direct and 60+ indirect staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations across 4-6 depots with a combined P&L of £80 million.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team of 7-10 direct colleagues.
• Implement sales strategies to grow profitability with key clients.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Process Transformation

Team Development

Safety Management

Job description

About

As a global, private equity-backed corporate business, we operate at pace with demanding customers in the construction, healthcare, and education markets.

Position: Regional Sales Director / Operations Director

You will oversee approximately £80 million P&L across the North-West of England, demonstrating collaborative leadership, strategic awareness, and a balanced sales and operations background.

Salary & Benefits:

• £110,000 - £130,000 basic salary + 30% STIP
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Cash Health plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Death in service

Location: Home-based, covering the North West of the UK (e.g., Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Chester, Crewe, Derby, Stockport, Bolton)

Job Description

As a Regional Sales & Operations Director, you will guide the operational and strategic direction of your region. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of ensuring smooth operations and driving significant growth, with strong commercial acumen and experience in process transformation and exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations across 4-6 depots, with a combined P&L of circa £80 million and £30 million EBITDA, overseeing teams focused on operations and sales.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team of 7-10 direct and additional indirect colleagues, emphasizing people development and succession planning.
• Implement sales strategies to grow profitability with key clients, including major construction contractors.
• Promote a safety-first culture, leading transformational changes in safety, service, quality, cost, and delivery.

Person Specification

Alignment with our values—ownership, accountability, results-driven, safety first—is essential. You should demonstrate experience in:

• Fast-paced manufacturing or related sectors such as construction, food, automotive, pharmaceuticals, ideally within larger corporations.
• Leading and developing teams of 5-10 direct and 60+ indirect staff.
• A management style that is visible, approachable, knowledgeable, and accountable.
• Managing a P&L of over £20 million with a focus on profitable growth.
• Experience with continuous improvement, transformational change, and M&A integration.

The Company

We are a leading global supplier to major industries, with a UK turnover of approximately £250 million and multiple acquisitions last year. The year 2025 promises significant challenges and opportunities.

If interested, please click apply. An acknowledgment of your application will be sent. Please note, Wallace Hind Selection is the retained recruitment partner; any direct applications will be forwarded to us.

Location: Manchester, England

Languages

• English