Group Sales Director - Fastening Solutions

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading group in the UK is seeking a visionary Group Sales Director to drive commercial success during a transformative growth phase. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead a high-performing sales team, develop innovative strategies, and build strategic partnerships. This role offers a competitive package, including an executive car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales leadership background and a passion for fostering excellence in teams.

Benefits

Executive car

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional commercial results.
• Experience in leading high-performing sales teams.
• Ability to influence at board level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a bold commercial strategy.
• Lead and inspire a national and international sales team.
• Identify new business opportunities using market insights.
• Introduce new products and services to diverse markets.
• Build partnerships with end-users and distributors.
• Implement robust sales processes for consistent results.

Skills

Strategic and tactical expertise in sales leadership

Experience in fasteners or fastening solutions

Ability to motivate and develop teams

Strong commercial acumen

Results-driven mindset

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.