Group Commercial Sales Director

Manufacturing
c. £180,000 + Car + Bonus
South Birmingham
Ref: 10555

The Company

Our client is a successful UK-headquartered manufacturing group with an established international presence and an ambitious programme of continued growth. Having developed a strong position within its chosen markets, the business is focused on expanding its reach, strengthening its international sales operations and developing new routes to market. Supported by continued investment in its people, products and manufacturing capabilities, the group is now looking to appoint a Group Commercial Sales Director to lead its global sales activities, enhance commercial performance and capitalise on significant opportunities across both established and emerging markets.

The Role

The Group Commercial Sales Director will lead the group's sales strategy across multiple international markets, ensuring the business has the structure, focus and capability to deliver sustainable revenue growth. This is a senior leadership appointment with responsibility for driving commercial performance, strengthening customer relationships, improving sales discipline and ensuring greater consistency across territories. The role will involve working closely with regional teams and the wider leadership group to identify opportunities for growth, improve market penetration and ensure sales activity is aligned to the wider strategic objectives of the business. Key areas of focus will include sales leadership, commercial planning, pipeline management, forecasting, customer development and performance improvement across the group. The successful candidate will bring clarity, pace and accountability to the sales function, while also supporting the business in developing its approach to new markets, channels and customer opportunities. This is a highly visible role suited to a commercially minded leader who can operate strategically, while remaining close enough to the detail to influence performance and deliver tangible results.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an accomplished sales or commercial leader with a strong track record of driving growth and improving performance across international markets. You will have experience leading and developing multi-territory sales teams, bringing the commercial judgement, leadership capability and strategic focus needed to deliver results in a complex business environment. Commercially astute and data-driven, you will be confident in setting direction, strengthening sales processes and translating growth objectives into measurable outcomes. You will bring the strategic vision, leadership capability and executive presence to influence at board level, build strong relationships and lead international teams in delivering sustainable commercial growth.

How to Apply

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious and well-positioned international business in a key senior leadership role. To apply, please send your full CV together with details of your current remuneration, quoting reference 10555