Sales Director

SALES DIRECTORNorth-East EnglandCompetitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus + Car Allowance + Executive BenefitsReady to lead from the front, win major national accounts and drive serious commercial growth?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 RoleReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the company's commercial sales strategy to deliver ambitious growth objectivesLead, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team, driving a culture of accountability and successIdentify and secure new business opportunities with national and enterprise-level clientsBuild and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and strategic accountsWork closely with marketing, production and operations to ensure a seamless customer experienceMonitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to strengthen the company's market positionDrive sales performance through KPI management, forecasting and pipeline reportingSupport major client presentations, tenders and commercial negotiationsManage key strategic accounts while identifying opportunities for further growthRepresent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetingsAbout YouWe're looking for an inspirational commercial leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to winning business and developing people.Essential Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Sales Director, Head of Sales or Commercial DirectorDemonstrable success developing and implementing commercial growth strategiesStrong background in business development and winning high-value accountsExperience leading, coaching and developing successful sales teamsOutstanding negotiation, communication and relationship-building skillsCommercially astute with strong forecasting and pipeline management experienceA proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to influence at all levelsExperience within print, marketing services, retail POS, packaging or a related sector would be highly advantageousWhat's In It For You?Competitive executive salaryUncapped performance bonusCar allowanceExecutive benefits packagePension schemeGenerous holiday allowanceGenuine autonomy to shape the commercial direction of the businessOpportunity to work with some of the UK's best-known retail and consumer brandsLong-term career opportunity within an ambitious, growing and highly respected organisationBy sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.TPBN1_UKTJ