NORTHUMBERLAND - HYBRID
Up to £80,000 + Uncapped Bonus + Car Allowance + Executive Benefits
The Opportunity:
Get Recruited is proud to be partnering with an established and award-winning business that has been delivering innovative print, marketing, and point-of-sale solutions to some of the UK's leading brands for over 40 years. As the business continues its ambitious growth journey, they're now looking to appoint an exceptional Sales Director to shape and deliver the next phase of their commercial strategy.
This is a standout opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role with a highly respected organisation known for quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. You'll have the freedom to shape the commercial agenda, strengthen relationships with major brands and build a sales function with the ambition, structure and energy to deliver meaningful long-term growth.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the company's commercial strategy, leading the sales team whilst personally developing key client relationships and identifying new market opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the company's commercial sales strategy to deliver ambitious growth objectives
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team, driving a culture of accountability and success
Identify and secure new business opportunities with national and enterprise-level clients
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and strategic accounts
Work closely with marketing, production and operations to ensure a seamless customer experience
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to strengthen the company's market position
Drive sales performance through KPI management, forecasting and pipeline reporting
Support major client presentations, tenders and commercial negotiations
Manage key strategic accounts while identifying opportunities for further growth
Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Sales Director, Head of Sales or Commercial Director
Demonstrable success developing and implementing commercial growth strategies
Strong background in business development and winning high-value accounts
Experience leading, coaching and developing successful sales teams
Outstanding negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
Commercially astute with strong forecasting and pipeline management experience
A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to influence at all levels
Experience within print, marketing services, retail POS, packaging or a related sector would be highly advantageous
What's In It For You?
Competitive executive salary
Uncapped performance bonus
Car allowance
Executive benefits package
Pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Genuine autonomy to shape the commercial direction of the business
Opportunity to work with some of the UK's best-known retail and consumer brands
Long-term career opportunity within an ambitious, growing and highly respected organisation
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year