Group Sales Director - Fastening Solutions

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Group Sales Director to lead and drive commercial success for a market-leading group in advanced fastening solutions. This pivotal role demands a charismatic leader with experience in sales strategy execution and team development. The ideal candidate will thrive on challenges, influence at board level, and play a critical role in the company's growth phase. A competitive package including an executive car and bonus is offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Executive car

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional commercial results.
• Experience in fasteners or fastening solutions across multiple channels.
• Strong ability to influence at board level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute bold commercial strategies.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team.
• Identify and prioritise new business opportunities.
• Champion innovation by introducing new products.

Skills

Strategic sales leadership

Team motivation and development

Commercial acumen

Resilience

Job description

Lead Growth. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future.

Location: Flexible Package: c. 110,000 + Executive Car + Bonus + Benefits

The Client

A market‑leading, multi‑site, profitable group, specialising in advanced fastening solutions for a prestigious portfolio of national and international clients. With significant investment in cutting‑edge, customer‑driven products, they are entering a transformative growth phase. This is your opportunity to join an ambitious senior leadership team and make a lasting impact.

The Role

As Group Sales Director, you will be the driving force behind their commercial success.
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, you will:

• Develop and execute a bold commercial strategy aligned with their growth ambitions.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing national and international sales team.
• Identify and prioritise new business opportunities, leveraging market insights and trends.
• Champion innovation, introducing new products and services to diverse markets.
• Build strategic partnerships with end‑users, distributors, system integrators, and specifiers.
• Implement robust sales processes to ensure consistent delivery of outstanding results.

This is a role for a visionary leader who thrives on challenge and is passionate about driving measurable success.

The Person

They seek a charismatic, hands‑on leader with a proven track record of delivering exceptional commercial results. You will bring:

• Strategic and tactical expertise in sales leadership.
• Experience in fasteners or fastening solutions, ideally across multiple channels.
• A natural ability to motivate and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the confidence to influence at board level.
• A results‑driven mindset and the resilience to succeed in a competitive market.

Why This Role?

• High‑profile leadership position with autonomy and influence.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a market leader during a period of rapid growth.
• Join a dynamic, ambitious executive team committed to innovation and success.
• Competitive package including executive car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re looking for a career‑defining opportunity that will fully utilise your expertise and leadership skills, we want to hear from you. Apply in confidence with your CV and current remuneration details, quoting reference 10225.