Director of Sales and Marketing

ALF Recruit has been exclusively retained by a market-leading sector services provider. As the business continues to grow, a new role has been created on the Executive Board to shape the next phase of that growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a newly created Director of Sales & Marketing position sitting at the heart of the leadership team.
This is a strategic, board-level role rather than a hands-on sales management position. You'll unite sales and marketing around a single growth strategy, using customer insight, market intelligence and proposition development to shape the company's future direction, products, channels and market position.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭
* £90,000 - £100,000 basic salary
* Hybrid / Flexible working / Competitive executive-level reward package
* Generous Additional Variable Earnings (AVE)
* Car entitlement and optional employee car scheme
* Attractive pension provision / Loyalty bonus and long-service recognition
* BUPA private medical insurance / Annual health assessments and flu vaccinations / Health cash plan covering dental and optical care
* Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
* A seat on the Executive Board of a growing, innovative business
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠
* Defining and delivering the long-term Sales & Marketing strategy for the business
* Setting strategic priorities across customer segments, channels, partnerships and market opportunities
* Identifying emerging market shifts and commercial trends that could impact future growth
* Creating a single, joined-up commercial strategy and performance narrative across all routes to market
* Building sustainable competitive advantage through brand positioning, proposition evolution and strategic partnerships
* Defining the commercial performance framework that drives growth, market share and customer acquisition
* Ensuring customer, competitor and market insight informs strategic decision-making
* Leading the evolution of products, propositions and routes to market
* Contributing to strategic leadership as a member of the Executive Board, shaping culture and commercial priorities
* Building and leading high-performing sales and marketing teams
* Acting as an ambassador for the business, engaging and aligning colleagues behind its strategic priorities
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫
* Senior leadership experience influencing at Executive, Board or senior leadership level
* Senior leadership experience within a Sales or Marketing related role
* Strong commercial judgement, market awareness and strategic decision-making capability
* Experience shaping sales & marketing strategy and commercial performance at Executive or Board level
* A proven track record of delivering sustainable revenue growth and ambitious commercial targets
* Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies and customer acquisition programmes
* Experience developing strategic partnerships and managing key customer relationships
* Strong communication, influencing and followership skills
* Desirable: automotive, automotive finance, leasing, employee benefits or financial services experience
* Desirable: ownership of brand strategy, market positioning and proposition development
This is a rare chance to join an Executive Board and shape the commercial future of a genuinely market-leading business.
For a private and confidential conversation about this role, please contact Joanne Sizer at ALF Recruit