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Commercial Director // Head of Sales

Ref: 626875

Midlands,UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sales Growth
  • Brand Development Expert
  • Leadership And Management

About the candidate

An esteemed leader with prominent experience as a Commercial Director primarily in the Consumer Goods and DIY/Trade industries. This candidate has demonstrated success in achieving significant sales growth and fostering relationships in both B2C and B2B sectors. With a sturdy foundation in sales, business development, and strategy implementation, they have excelled in creating and developing new brands, facilitating successful market entries, and steering companies through periods of transition and growth.

Employs a strategic approach encompassing market analysis, brand development, and product management to drive company objectives and stakeholder satisfaction. Their career is marked by a series of successful tenures in senior roles where they have lead teams to achieve and exceed sales targets significantly.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Generation: Demonstrated ability to significantly enhance company revenues, evident from increasing sales by over £35m in three years in a previous role.
  • Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement: Successfully implemented strategies that contributed to cost savings of £2m per annum, optimising resource allocation and operational efficiencies.
  • Stakeholder Relations: Expert in nurturing and expanding key business relationships to facilitate joint ventures and collaborative projects, ensuring continual business growth.

Areas of expertise

  • Sales Strategy & Growth: Proficient in crafting sales strategies that lead to marked growth; successfully increased sales from £45m to £80m within three years at a major consumer brand.
  • Brand Development & Market Penetration: Skilled in building brands from inception and launching them successfully in competitive markets, evidenced by establishing Keenware and significant expansions into new sectors.
  • Leadership & Team Building: Strong leadership skills, capable of directing large teams and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability across various departments.