UK Sales Director

Bowmay Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of decorative soft furnishings seeks a Director of Sales to drive the UK sales strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a robust understanding of textiles and fabrics, and experience in the hospitality sector. This role involves collaboration with the CEO and oversight of P&L management. A six-figure package and flexibility to work remotely are offered.

Benefits

A 6-figure package

Company car

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving sales and developing strong teams.
• Director level experience for leading experienced professionals.
• Background in selling into the hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the UK sales strategy.
• Collaborate with the CEO to improve commercial performance.
• Oversee Monthly Budgets and P&L management.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy development

Textiles industry knowledge

P&L management

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

We re partnering with one of the UK s leading suppliers of decorative soft furnishings to find their new Director of Sales. This is a key role in a forward-thinking and rapidly growing group of companies. Are you experienced in textiles? Do you understand how fabrics are made and the different coatings required, dependent on the sector they re being sold in to? Have you got a solid understanding of the hospitality sector? Can you open doors and build relationships with high-end organisations? Have you got the capability of creating a solid strategy for a multi-million turnover business? If it s a journey that you re looking for, then read on.

What You Get

• A 6-figure package
• Company car
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Work remotely

About You

• You re a true leader with a proven track record of driving sales and developing a strong team
• You are an established brand leader
• It s essential that you have Director level experience so as to have the gravitas to lead a team of experienced professionals
• We d like for you to have had a good background of selling into the hospitality sector as well as having a strong understanding of textiles and/or fabrics
• It goes without saying that you ll have a passion for textiles
• You ll be experienced in P&L and budget management for a large business
• You should be design / product led with lots of ideas and the ability to collaborate with your customer base
• Strategic in your approach, you ll enjoy a role which incorporates being hands-on as well as being commercially astute
• You can be based anywhere in the UK but must have the flexibility to spend time at Head Office in the North West on a Monthly basis

About The Role

• You will join as the UK Sales Director and will work closely with the CEO to drive forward commercial performance
• It s a collaborative role where your input is desired, your creativity will be utilised and your leadership will inspire
• You ll be responsible for the UK sales strategy across multiple divisions and territories
• The Monthly Budgets and P&L will be your responsibility (overseeing reporting, analysis and forecasting)
• With your innovative ideas and passion for growth, you ll be a key member of the board, striving to make changes for the better
• As brand ambassador for the business, you ll attend various tradeshows, exhibitions and networking events; having the confidence to present to your peers when needed

This is a truly exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to strengthen their career path and join a highly reputable business whilst on an amazing trajectory.

Interviews will take place from mid-October.

Call and speak to Lucy Bailey for more information. Please note that all conversations are treated as confidential.