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INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Group Sales Director
UK Based - preferably commutable to Staffordshire with frequent travel to sites and customers
Job ref:聽聽 聽JE /64022
The Client:
Avon Group is a leading manufacturing organisation operating across multiple business units within the UK and internationally. The company specialises in high-performance engineered components, servicing the automotive, industrial, and packaging sectors. With a strong history of growth through acquisition and organic expansion, the Group operates across 10 businesses in the UK and US, supplying over 3,000 customers in 26 countries.
Primary Role:
The Group Sales Director will be responsible for leading, aligning, and optimising the sales function across the Group, with an initial focus on the automotive sector. The role involves developing and executing a cohesive sales strategy to drive growth and cross-selling opportunities across the business units. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring direct engagement with customers and sales teams on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
路聽聽 聽Develop and implement a cohesive Group-wide sales strategy, ensuring alignment across all business units.
路聽聽 聽Provide direct leadership to the sales teams.
路聽聽 聽Drive sales growth by maximising cross-selling opportunities across the Group鈥檚 portfolio.
路聽聽 聽Establish a strong market presence, actively engaging with key customers to strengthen relationships and identify new business opportunities.
路聽聽 聽Monitor and improve underperforming sales functions, ensuring clear accountability and targeted action plans.
路聽聽 聽Support and guide the Industrial Sales Manager to align the sales efforts across both automotive and industrial sectors.
路聽聽 聽Ensure sales operations are conducted in alignment with business objectives, driving increased profitability.
路聽聽 聽Develop key account management strategies to maximise value per customer, particularly within the UK automotive market.
路聽聽 聽Develop a high-performing sales team, fostering a proactive and results-driven culture.
路聽聽 聽Implement robust sales performance metrics and reporting structures to track and enhance commercial success.
路聽聽 聽Maintain a deep understanding of market trends and competitive positioning to inform strategic decision-making.
路聽聽 聽Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and business development efforts.
Experience & Qualifications:
路聽聽 聽Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role within the automotive manufacturing sector.
路聽聽 聽A track record of driving sales growth and improving underperforming sales functions.
路聽聽 聽Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly in engineered components.
路聽聽 聽Ability to develop and execute sales strategies that drive revenue and profitability.
路聽聽 聽Hands-on leadership style with a preference for in-person engagement rather than remote management.
路聽聽 聽Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple business units.
路聽聽 聽Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
路聽聽 聽Commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategies, budgeting, and sales forecasting.
路聽聽 聽Willingness to travel extensively across sites and customer locations.
Personal Attributes:
路聽聽 聽Highly motivated, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
路聽聽 聽Hands-on approach, leading from the front and working alongside the team.
路聽聽 聽Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and driving a sales team to success.
路聽聽 聽Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex sales environments.
路聽聽 聽Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
路聽聽 聽Commercially astute, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
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For UK-based roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required during the application process.
Why select Listgrove?
路聽聽 聽Five Decades of Market Intelligence
路聽聽 聽Unrivalled Industry Networks
路聽聽 聽Recognised International brand
路聽聽 聽HR Qualified Professionals
To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove鈥檚 Case Studies page. 聽
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