Sales/Business Development Director

The Thrive Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company in Blackburn is seeking a Director to drive growth and strategy in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate will have experience in Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma, or Food & Drink. This role emphasizes performance accountability, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Join a supportive, fast-growing business offering a unique working environment and real opportunities for progression. Salary is up to £50,000 with uncapped earnings potential.

Benefits

Calm, relaxed working environment

Break out areas with games

Internal competitions

Social awards

Team trips

Qualifications

• Experience in Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma or Food & Drink sectors preferred.
• Multi-lingual candidates are at an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own performance and decision-making in your business lane.
• Define and lead strategy for the lane.
• Ensure processes are streamlined and compliant.
• Collaborate with other directors for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Performance Accountability

Sales Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Thrive Group are looking for a Director for a prestigious client based in Blackburn (BB1). They are a growing business in their sector and seek a dynamic leader who wants to grow the team and grow with the business. Experience within Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma or Food & Drink would be a distinct advantage. If you are multi-lingual, this is also a distinct advantage.

About the company

A fast-growing company in the next-generation nicotine products sector, supplying both retail and wholesale markets across the UK and internationally. With a focus on product innovation, compliance, and consumer safety, they are seeking a strategic and results-driven Department Sales Director to lead and help drive growth in a highly regulated, competitive market.

Join a fast-growing business during an exciting phase of expansion, where you\'ll enjoy a unique, supportive working environment and real opportunities to grow. This is your chance to be part of a company that\'s scaling rapidly - offering stability, progression, and a workplace culture that truly stands out.

Additional perks

They offer a calm, relaxed, and family-feel environment created by the CEO and General Manager.

Break out areas include pool tables, ping pong tables, hairdressers and barbers!

Internal pool competitions; as you can imagine in a sales environment, everyone is very competitive!

Lunches

Awards

Trips

The list is endless!

Role responsibilities

• A senior leader responsible for one "lane" (business function/division) within a wider process or company strategy.

• The role is to own performance, accountability, and decision-making in that lane, while coordinating with other directors to ensure the whole organisation moves in sync.

• Define and lead strategy for the "lane" (e.g., Sales, Ops, Marketing, Compliance).

• Ensure processes in their area are streamlined, efficient, and compliant.

• Eliminate duplication of work or gaps between departments.

• Collaborate with other directors to improve cross-functional delivery.

• Report KPIs and performance for the lane.

• Clear structure from the top of the chain, supporting you all of the way.

In your "lane" you will be responsible for a Head of Department and Business Development Managers, leading the whole department effectively through sales growth and strategy.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Up to £50,000, however they want to speak with dynamic leaders and salary is open to discussion DOE.

Bonus: uncapped earnings and excellent bonus structure.

Office hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

They are an excellent employer treating everyone the same from shop floor upwards. Are you their next Sales/Lane Director gem?