This is anewly created, high-impact leadership rolewith a clear mandate:transform how a global business sells. UK HQ (Midlands) -Hybrid -International Travel -Executive Package
Were seeking acommercial, change-driven Sales Excellence Directorto design, build, and embedbest-in-class sales excellenceacross an international group. Youll set the standards, build the function, and drive measurable improvements in productivity, consistency, and growth at scale.
The business
Our client is aworld-leading manufacturerserving bothB2B and B2C markets, with around700 employees across the UK, Europe, and the US. With strong brands, innovative products, and a growing digital/SaaS offering, the Group is focused onsustainable solutions that protect public health and the environment.
The opportunity
As Group Sales Excellence Director, you will:
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Define and execute theGroup-wide sales excellence strategy
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Build and lead acentral sales excellence team
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Standardise and embedsales processes, tools, and performance metrics
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Ownsales planning: territory design, quotas, and resource allocation
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DriveCRM adoption and data quality(e.g. Dynamics 365)
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Deliversales enablement, coaching, and trainingat scale
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Partner with GMs and regional leaders to deliverabove-market growth
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Lead best practice inpipeline management, new product launches, and digital/SaaS selling
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Act as achange agent, driving adoption of new ways of working
What were looking for
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Senior leadership experience insales excellence, operations, enablement, or strategy
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Proven success in bothlarge corporate and SME environments
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Track record ofbuilding teams and scalable sales systems
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Strong commercial acumen with clear growth impact
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Deep knowledge ofCRM, sales processes, and performance metrics
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Confident influencer atExecutive and Board level
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Comfortable operating in fast-paced, global organisations
Whats on offer
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Impact & autonomy build a new function with executive sponsorship
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Global reach work across international markets and leadership teams
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Growth & innovation influence digital, SaaS, and product-led selling
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Hybrid working UK-based with flexibility and international travel
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Career progression high visibility and long-term leadership potential
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Executive-level package salary, pension, and senior benefits
This is acareer-defining opportunityfor a sales leader who thrives on transformation, scale, and impact.
Apply nowor contactTim Hill at Technical Placementsfor a confidential initial discussion.
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