Head of Group Sales UK & Ireland – Building Materials

Role

This senior role for a leading building products supplier will give you a key role as part of the Group’s senior leadership team. You will have total responsibility for implementing the companies sales strategy and sales plans. You will have a remit for all of the companies full range of building products.  Your team will consist of 4 area sales managers in the UK, 2 internal sales people within head office and 1 sales operations manager.  A Regional Sales Manager in Ireland who in turn manages 3 Area Sales Managers are also your responsibility.  The successful candidate can be based in the UK or Ireland as long as they are willing to travel.  This is very much a hands on, lead from the front position where you will need to direct, motivate and coach the sales team to ensure they hit company objectives but also joining them on customer visits as well as having a major role in setting up agreements & supply chain frameworks with National & Independent Merchants & Buying Groups.  Together with the Senior Leadership Team, this person will develop and execute the strategic plan to grow the company. Based from home but with extensive travel around the UK & over to Ireland. You must be ok being away from home at least 1 – 2 nights a week.

Company

The company are part of a huge building materials group. They operate throughout Europe and have a huge presence in the UK & Ireland particularly. The company has enjoyed continued growth since it was established over 70 years ago.

Person

My client is looking for a senior, proven sales manager who can demonstrate longevity in successfully managing External & Internal Sales teams from any construction product background. It is also imperative that you have strong relationships with senior personnel in National / Independent Merchants & Buying Groups. Ideally you will be based within easy proximity of a Major Airport to aid with the travelling aspect of the role. You need to be a sales leader who is extremely personable, engaging, customer focused, sales natured, a good communicator, a strategic mind and forward thinking. Must be computer literate and strong with CRM’s.