Swim Lane Director/Sales Director

Thrive Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Director for a prestigious client in Blackburn. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader responsible for one business function, leading strategy, and ensuring efficient operations. Experience in Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma, or Food & Drink is a distinct advantage. The salary range is open for discussion based on experience, with bonuses to be discussed as well.

Qualifications

• Experience in Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma or Food & Drink is a distinct advantage.
• Multi-lingual candidates have an additional advantage.

Responsibilities

• Senior leader responsible for one business function.
• Own performance, accountability, and decision-making in that lane.
• Define and lead strategy for the business function.
• Ensure processes are streamlined, efficient, and compliant.
• Collaborate to improve cross-functional delivery.
• Report KPIs and performance.

Job description

Overview

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.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Vape/Tobacco, FMCG, Pharma or Food & Drink would be a distinct advantage.
• Multi-lingual candidates have an additional advantage.

Salary and Terms

Salary: 50,000; the client has indicated that they are willing to pay higher for the right candidate and wants to speak with dynamic leaders. Salary is open to discussion DOE.
Bonuses - to be discussed DOE.

Additional Details

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Swim Lane Director
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