Sales Director Designate

Role: Sales Director Designate

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Per Annum £5,000 car allowance

Location: Barnsley

Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Monday - Thursday), 08:00 - 16:00 (Friday)

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

The role:

To lead and drive the company's sales strategy, overseeing the development of new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and ensuring the achievement of revenue and growth targets. This role is a succession position, preparing the individual to transition into the full Sales Director role.

Duties within the role:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with the company's long-term objectives.
• Lead the sales team, providing mentorship, performance management, and strategic direction.
• Identify and cultivate high-value client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee and carry out, the costing and quoting of steel, aluminium roofs and concrete projects, ensuring profitability and competitiveness are met.
• Drive the development of new focus areas for our established markets, Utilities, Biogas, and Industrial effluent.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, pipeline development, and market trends.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Champion the company's brand and reputation in the UK and international markets.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets within defined timelines.
• Navigate complex client requirements and tight deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales forecasts and reporting.
• Manage and develop a highly motivated, efficient and effective sales team.

The successful candidate:

• Proven track record in senior sales leadership roles within the utilities and construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking and business development capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of construction and utility led related technologies.
• Experienced managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

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