Sales Director

Ref: BBH524831

Stockport

£65,000

• Permanent

About the candidate

This candidate is an accomplished, driven Sales and Business Development professional. They possess over twelve years of extensive experience overseeing multi-million-pound turnovers across diverse channels within the food and drinks industry. With a strong foundation in team management and a collaborative approach, they have played pivotal roles within their company, consistently achieving remarkable milestones, and delivering substantial growth.

What makes them great?

• Demonstrates a remarkable ability to blend detailed data analysis with a comprehensive understanding of business landscapes, effectively driving strategic initiatives and delivering profitable outcomes across diverse channels and regions.
• Exhibits a consistent record of exceeding expectations in sales and business development, consistently achieving and surpassing revenue targets while spearheading expansions into new regions, contributing significantly to the company's bottom line.
• With over five years of regional management experience, they are recognised as a source of inspiration, fostering a culture of professionalism, integrity, and hard work within teams. Described as a glue that binds teams together, his leadership style drives high performance.
• Proficient in public speaking and adept at delivering high-quality presentations, strong communication skills have been lauded by senior leadership. He has demonstrated an exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, earning praise for Director-level performance.
• Known for his astute analysis and strategic recommendations, they have been instrumental in producing pivotal reports for the Senior Leadership Team. His insights and recommendations have informed crucial decisions impacting various departments and business strategies.

Areas of expertise

• Demonstrated prowess in account and channel management, consistently driving robust and profitable growth both at regional and national levels.
• Successfully recruited and nurtured a high-performing regional team, instrumental in surpassing organisational benchmarks, resulting in three strategic hires and spearheading decision-making processes.
• Implemented an impactful onboarding and induction program for the Sales department, contributing significantly to the seamless integration of new hires and enhancing overall departmental efficiency.
• Led the expansion into four key regions, contributing to an annual revenue generation of £4.25 million and achieving a remarkable 35% year-on-year growth in the last 12 months.
• Established and cultivated partnerships with influential domestic and imported suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships with notable entities within their supply chain.