Sales Director

TieTalent; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier seeks a Regional Sales Director to oversee £80 million P&L across the North-West of England. The ideal candidate will drive growth, manage operations, and lead teams while promoting safety and service quality. This home-based role requires strong commercial acumen and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Cash Health Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or related industries.
• Leading teams of 5-10 direct and over 60 indirect reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations across 4-6 depot locations.
• Implement sales strategies for profitable growth.
• Promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Process Transformation

Job description

About

As a global, private equity-backed corporate business, we operate at a fast pace with demanding customers, supplying into the construction, healthcare, and education markets. We are seeking a Regional Sales Director / Operations Director to oversee approximately £80 million P&L across the North-West of England. The role requires collaborative leadership, strategic awareness, and a balanced sales and operations background.

Basic Salary & Benefits

• £110,000 - £130,000 basic salary + 30% STIP
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Cash Health plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Death in service

Location

Home-based, with commutable locations across the North West of the UK, including Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Chester, Crewe, Derby, Stockport, Bolton, etc.

Job Description

The Regional Sales & Operations Director will direct operational and strategic activities for the region, ensuring smooth operations and driving growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, strategic planning skills, and experience in process transformation while exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial operations across 4-6 depot locations, with circa £80 million P&L and £30 million EBITDA, overseeing teams focused on sales and operations.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team of 7-10 direct and 60+ indirect colleagues, emphasizing people development and succession planning.
• Implement sales strategies to ensure profitable growth with key clients, including major construction contractors.
• Promote a safety-first culture, leading transformational change with an emphasis on safety, service, quality, cost, and delivery.

Person Specification

Our values emphasize ownership, accountability, results-driven approach, and safety. The candidate should demonstrate experience in:

• Fast-paced manufacturing or related industries such as construction, food, automotive, pharmaceuticals, preferably within larger corporations.
• Leading and developing teams of 5-10 direct and over 60 indirect reports.
• A visible, approachable management style with strong knowledge and accountability.
• Managing a £20 million+ P&L with a focus on profitable growth.
• Experience with continuous improvement, transformational change, and M&A integration.

The Company

We are a leading global supplier to major industries, with a UK turnover of approximately £250 million and multiple acquisitions last year. The year 2025 presents many challenges and opportunities.

Interested?

Please click apply to submit your application. An acknowledgment will be sent upon receipt. Note: Wallace Hind Selection is the retained recruitment partner for this role; direct applications to the client will be forwarded to us. REF: MH17973, Wallace Hind Selection.