Swim Lane Director/Sales Director

The Thrive Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Blackburn is seeking a Director to lead a specific function within their strategy. The role requires a dynamic leader with experience in sectors like Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma, or Food & Drink. Key responsibilities include overseeing performance and strategy, ensuring efficiency, and collaborating across departments. Salary starts at £50,000, negotiable based on experience, plus bonuses to be discussed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma, or Food & Drink is advantageous.
• Senior leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the business function within a wider company strategy.
• Own performance and decision-making in your area.
• Lead strategy for your business lane.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency in processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance reporting

Multilingualism

Job description

Thrive Group are looking for a Director for our prestigious client based in Blackburn (BB1) that is a growing business in their sector.

They are looking for a dynamic leader who wants to grow the team/s and grow with the business.

Having 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 role

• A senior leader responsible for one "lane" (business function, division, or vertical) 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.

Salary: £50,000 however our client has indicated that they are willing to pay higher for the right candidate and want to speak with dynamic leaders and salary is open to discussion DOE.

Bonuses - to be discussed DOE.