Assignments

A private equity backed business services company requires an experienced Sales Director to set and implement a strategy for growth.  The emphasis of the role is on driving value through managing and inspiring a strong sales team to deliver challenging growth objectives.

• Set and implement a new sales strategy with the objective of achieving rapid growth in a demanding environment
• To analyse and assess the current sales function and channels, identifying areas for improvement
• To manage performance of the sales team, creating a performance management culture that will focus the team to deliver the required targets
• Where necessary, restructure sales and marketing teams
• Establishing robust reporting and KPIs to enable the business to measure the new strategy and sales initiatives
• Work with the senior management team and private equity investors to implement strategic initiatives

• An experienced Sales Director with proven ability to drive rapid growth
• Experience of managing, motivating, leading, refocusing and re-energising sales, marketing and commercial teams
• B2B selling business services to a UK customer base
• Experience working for private equity backed businesses is advantageous