Sales Director

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial product supply seeks an accomplished Sales Director to drive growth with national customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in strategic account management, leadership of large sales teams, and excellent customer relations. This role offers a strong six-figure salary, bonus, and company car allowance, aimed at a results-driven professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

Company car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strategic account development and implementation.
• Experience leading large sales functions and delivering growth.
• Strong customer relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute the sales growth strategy for national customers.
• Lead a sales team of 50+ with a focus on customer retention.
• Drive profitable growth and achieve sales and margin targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Development

Job description

• Fast growing, well established market leader. Leading a large national sales fun
• Team of 50 heads

About Our Client

A high-growth, fast-paced business operating at the forefront of industrial product supply and MRO.

Job Description

You will create and execute the sales growth strategy for all existing national customers, driving expansion, share of wallet improving customer retention and delivering profitable growth.

• Accountable for successful delivery of the Growth Strategy and achievement of sales and margin targets.
• To effectively lead the Sector team in retaining & growing the existing customer base, and winning, and successfully onboarding, new customers.
• To lead, engage, and inspire, a sales team of 50+ people, with 6 direct reports within a High-Performance, continuous improvement culture.
• To provide effective leadership development and coaching, providing an environment that allows individuals and the team to flourish.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven track record of strategic account development & implementation, delivering against sales targets with a proven track record of successful P&L delivery within a sales environment.
• Track record of leading large sales functions and delivering year on year growth.
• Sharp intellect, very driven and results focused, numerate and able to put a compelling proposition together and sell it.
• Resilient and adaptable with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and results focused business.
• An understanding of a customer base including but not limited to manufacturing, construction, transport, defence and utilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a high performing team.
• Extensive experience of delivering successful sales presentations
• Experience of identifying, growing and managing excellent customer relationships with very high levels of customer focus and commitment to customer service excellence
• Experience of developing and executing a new business acquisition sales strategy

What's on Offer

Six figure basic salary. Competitive bonus and company car allowance.