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Sales Director

Ref: 597611

Leicestershire, UK

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A results-driven Sales Director with extensive leadership experience in the commercial hospitality equipment supply chain, known for driving business growth through strategic management and operational excellence. Adaptable and forward-thinking, this candidate has demonstrated a capable hand at leading high-performing teams, developing strategic partnerships, and overseeing complex operations to ensure alignment with corporate goals. Astute in financial management, they have significantly enhanced profitability and orchestrated notable restructuring and innovation initiatives, achieving sustainable competitive advantages in the market.

The candidate has excelled in fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and driven results. They are adept at leveraging technology to overcome operational challenges, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. The candidate has successfully built extensive corporate relationships at c-suite level with key distributor accounts, design consultants and global end-user clients across Casual Dining, QSR, Contract Catering, Health Care, Brewery, Travel Hubs & Hotel sectors of the UK hospitality industry.

What makes them great?

  • Drove a 25% increase in turnover and a 35% increase in profit margins through strategic leadership and cost controls.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing digital process automations, resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated high-level partnerships and integrated cutting-edge technology, positioning the company as a leader in innovative solutions for the hospitality industry.

Areas of expertise

  • Leadership & Team Development: Expert in building and motivating cross-functional teams to perform at their best.
  • Strategic Planning & Business Growth: Skilled at identifying market opportunities and aligning organisational strategies to capitalise on them.
  • Secured a global roll-out of equipment specification with a casual dining client worth £2.25M for the UK with 28% GP.
  • Negotiated updated terms of supply and fulfilment with a market leader in global QSR sector resulting in a 15% cost reduction for client and 10% GP increase for the company.