Sales Director

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Director to drive growth within the UK Construction sector. This strategic role involves leading a talented sales team, developing innovative sales strategies, and enhancing client relationships. With a focus on new business development and account management, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in expanding market presence and ensuring customer satisfaction. In return, the company offers an attractive salary package, including bonuses and career progression opportunities, making this an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional.

Benefits

Company car / car allowance

Quarterly company bonus (up to 25% of salary)

23 days holiday + BH

Contributory pension

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK construction specification sales process.
• Proven track record in developing innovative sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to support growth plans.
• Lead a high-performing sales team in customer acquisition.

Skills

UK Construction sector sales experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

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This market-leading, global company manufactures & sells fire-classified façade & surface protection products across the UK & Europe.

The company has a well-known & established brand based on quality & innovation.

Their diverse range of products are used on major Commercial, Residential, Leisure, Mixed Use, and Light Industrial schemes across Europe & are specified by major architects & engineering consultants.

As a result of a growth plan, they are looking to enhance the Senior Management team with a Sales Director, who has UK Construction sector sales experience, to focus on developing sales in the UK & Ireland.

This strategic sales role, reporting to the Board, will lead the functions of New Business Development, Client Development, Specification Sales & Account Management.

Based at the company HQ in Worcestershire, the Sales Director will be responsible for developing & executing a sales strategy that supports the company’s ambitious growth plans. This includes building a high-performing & established sales team, driving customer acquisition & retention, and expanding into new markets leveraging the strong brand reputation.

The role requires a mix of strategic thinking & hands-on commercial execution. The Sales Director will be instrumental in driving business growth and ensuring seamless processes across account management, specification, client development, new business, & customer experience.

Managing an established, driven, & high-performing sales team, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate inspiring leadership experience and a collaborative approach.

The candidate should have experience of the Construction supply chain and UK construction specification sales process, combined with excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and experience dealing at the executive level.

It is also essential that the successful person has a track record of developing and implementing innovative sales strategies within the UK Construction sector.

In return, the successful candidate will benefit from an attractive basic salary ranging between £90k-£125k+ (negotiable DoE), 23 days holiday + BH, contributory pension, a quarterly company bonus (up to 25% of salary per annum), a company car / car allowance, and excellent long-term career prospects.