Sales Director

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

Job summary

A leading global supplier seeks a Regional Sales Director / Operations Director to oversee operations and strategic growth across the North-West of England, managing a significant P&L and leading a large team. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in fast-paced industries, driving transformational change while promoting a safety-first culture.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Cash Health plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced manufacturing or similar industries.
• Experience leading teams of 5-10 direct and 60+ indirect reports.
• Management style that is visible, approachable, knowledgeable, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations across 4-6 depots with circa £80 million P&L.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 7-10 direct and 60+ indirect colleagues.
• Execute sales strategies for profitable growth with key clients.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Team development

Continuous improvement

Transformational change

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. We are seeking a Regional Sales Director / Operations Director to oversee approximately £80 million P&L across the North-West of England. The role requires collaborative leadership, strategic awareness, and a balanced sales and operations background.

Basic Salary & Benefits

• £110,000 - £130,000 plus 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 Regional Sales and Operations Director, you will direct the operational and strategic course for your region, ensuring smooth operations and significant growth. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong commercial acumen, capable of implementing strategies, leading process transformations, and exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations across 4-6 depots, circa £80 million P&L, with £30 million EBITDA, overseeing teams focused on operations and sales.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 7-10 direct and 60+ indirect colleagues, emphasizing people development and succession planning.
• Execute sales strategies to ensure profitable growth with key clients, including major construction contractors.
• Promote a safety-first culture, driving transformational change in safety, service, quality, cost, and delivery.

Person Specification

Our values emphasize ownership, accountability, results-driven mindset, and safety first. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in:

• Fast-paced manufacturing or similar industries (construction, food, automotive, pharmaceuticals, etc.), preferably within larger corporations.
• Leading and developing teams of 5-10 direct and 60+ indirect reports.
• A management style that is visible, approachable, knowledgeable, and accountable.
• Managing a £20 million+ P&L 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 is expected to present many challenges and opportunities.

Interested?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Note: Wallace Hind Selection is the retained recruitment partner for this role; direct applications to the client will be forwarded to us.

Location: Derby, England

Languages

• English