Sales Director

Whiteoak Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Director to spearhead sales initiatives in the UK and Ireland. This strategic role involves leading a high-performing sales team, developing innovative sales strategies, and driving customer acquisition while maintaining the company’s strong brand reputation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the company’s ambitious growth plans, ensuring seamless processes across client development and account management. With an attractive salary and benefits package, this opportunity promises excellent long-term career prospects for the right individual.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Quarterly company bonus (up to 25% of salary)

Company car or car allowance

Excellent long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK construction specification sales process.
• Track record of developing innovative sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve targets.
• Drive customer acquisition and market expansion.

Skills

UK construction sector sales experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership experience

Sales strategy development

Job description

Job Description: Sales Director

We are working with a market-leading, global company that manufactures and sells fire-classified façade and surface protection products across the UK and Europe.

The company has a well-known and established brand based on quality and innovation. Their diverse range of products is used on major commercial, residential, leisure, mixed-use, and light industrial schemes across Europe, and is specified by major architects and engineering consultants.

As part of their growth plan, the board is looking to enhance their senior management team with an experienced Sales Director, who has UK construction sector sales experience, to focus on sales in the UK and Ireland.

Role Overview

This strategic sales role reports directly to the board. The Sales Director will lead functions including new business development, client development, specification sales, and account management.

Based at the company's headquarters in Worcestershire, the Sales Director will be responsible for developing and executing a sales strategy supporting the company's ambitious growth plans. This includes developing a high-performing sales team, driving customer acquisition and retention, and expanding into new markets while maintaining the company's strong brand reputation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
2. Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve targets.
3. Drive customer acquisition, retention, and market expansion.
4. Maintain and enhance the company's brand reputation.
5. Ensure seamless processes across account management, specification, client development, and new business.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in the construction supply chain and UK construction specification sales process.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience dealing at the executive level.
• Track record of developing and implementing innovative sales strategies within the UK construction sector.
• Leadership experience in developing and leading sales teams with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an attractive basic salary ranging between £90k-£125k+ (negotiable DOE), 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension, quarterly company bonus (up to 25% of salary), a company car or car allowance, and excellent long-term career prospects.