Executive Sales Director

Are you an experienced senior level Sales professional with a proven track record in securing high value contracts and tenders, and looking for a new challenge?An expanding quarry and aggregates company based in the South East is looking to appoint an Executive Sales Director to lead the strategic direction of the group sales / commercial function as they undergo a period of growth. ABOUT THE ROLE:You will be responsible for developing robust sales strategies, and guiding the sales team to deliver significant new business opportunities, particularly with infrastructure projects and major construction firms. You will work with other members of the senior management team to ensure that the business remains competitive, profitable, and positioned for sustainable growth.Key areas of accountability will include:- Sales Strategy and Planning; - Business Development and Key Account Management; - Team Leadership and Performance Management; - Financial and Commercial Management; - Market Development and Brand Positioning; and - Compliance and Risk Management.This is a full-time, permanent role, based at the Head Office near Sevenoaks, Kent, so you will need to be able to commute to this location on a daily basis. You will also visit our customers and other stakeholders as required. They offer a highly competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays), company car / car allowance, pension and Group Life Assurance scheme.ABOUT YOU:You will be an experienced business-to-business senior level sales professional, ideally with experience from the sectors in which we operate (recycling, quarries, aggregates and haulage), and hold a strategic mindset. Solid evidence of your commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development in your career as a senior Sales leader would be beneficial.A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Sales or Marketing, and membership of a relevant professional body, would be beneficial but is not essential.With the ability to negotiate, influence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, you will hold an awareness of corporate functions, a strong business development background, and strong report writing and data analysis skills.You will have experience of demonstrating adaptability and hands-on problem solving. You will also hold a knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements. You will need to hold a full driving licence. Please apply today by sending your CV. No overseas applicants please; visa applications not considered.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.