Regional Director - Central, BSS

Travis Perkins plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Perkins plc is seeking a Regional Director for the Central BSS region, based in the Central/ Midlands area. You will lead the region through a growth and transformation phase, delivering branch business plans and local market strategies while fostering safety, diversity, and inclusion.

Reporting to the BSS Managing Director, Josie Crowe, you will guide change and set high performance standards. This is a pivotal leadership role within a strong operational region facing market challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an operational leader with high standards.
• Experience in sales and customer engagement with growth outcomes.
• Strong capability in coaching and developing talent to build a diverse culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the region through change and set high performance standards.
• Drive and support sales teams' activities and branch-led strategies.
• Oversee safety practices and deliver operational improvements.
• Strengthen the talent pipeline through succession planning and coaching.
• Promote diversity and inclusion across the region.
• Oversee P&L, business plans, and respond to financial trends.

Skills

Leadership

Sales growth

People development

Coaching

Inclusion

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for operational excellence, sales growth, and people development? Do you have the vision to drive change, build strong customer relationships, and develop talent? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a results-oriented Regional Director for our Central BSS region. This role is pivotal in shaping the success of a region that is operationally strong but faces sales challenges inline with current market conditions. You will lead the region through its next phase of growth and transformation, ensuring the delivery of branch business plans and local market strategies while fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion.

Location:

Central / Midlands - we are looking for someone who lives on patch for this role

Reporting To:

Josie Crowe, BSS Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Guide the region through change, build on strong foundations, and set high performance standards.
• Sales Growth: Address sales challenges by engaging customers, driving and supporting sales teams' activities, and developing branch-led business strategies.
• Operational Excellence: Continue to build on strong safety practices and implement operational improvements.
• Talent Development: Strengthen the talent pipeline through focused succession planning, coaching, and creating an inclusive culture.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Promote diversity across the region
• Financial Management: Oversee profit and loss, develop business plans, and respond proactively to financial performance trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong operational leader with high standards and the ability to hold teams accountable.
• Experience in sales and customer engagement, with a proven track record of driving growth.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills
• The ability to foster a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a key leadership role. You'll work alongside a talented team, collaborate across the wider Travis Perkins plc group, and help shape the future of our Central England / Midlands region.