At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategy and drive profitable sales growth in a dynamic industrial environment.
- Company: Join the Verder Group, a global leader in industrial pump manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with international stakeholders and travel occasionally.
- Why this job: Be part of a senior leadership team and make a significant impact on commercial performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Sector: Industrial Pump Manufacture
Remuneration: Basic likely to be in the £65,000 - £75,000 bracket plus bonus.
The Verder Group currently turns over in excess of €550 million and employs over 2500 people across 50+ sales offices and 20 manufacturing sites. The Verderflex site in Castleford is the Group’s design, development and manufacturing location for peristaltic pumps which are supplied worldwide via sales offices, distributors and agents. Product sales from the factory are approximately £12-13 million which equates to £30-40 million in commercial sales to end users.
The opportunity has now arisen for someone to join their Senior Leadership Team as Head of Commercial / Commercial Manager. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the position is responsible for the commercial performance and strategic direction of Verderflex. This includes:
- Commercial strategy
- Profitable sales growth
- Pricing discipline
- Customer retention with a particular focus on large or complex commercial opportunities
The role will lead a team of 8/9 people over 4 teams with 4 direct reports – Customer Services, Internal Sales Applications, Product Management and International Distribution.
Responsibilities can be broken down into 6 categories:
- Commercial strategy and growth
- Commercial performance
- Leadership of internal commercial functions
Support experience of D365 is very much preferred. An adaptable people management style is required, along with the ability to work with key internal and external stakeholders, often on an international basis. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of Castleford, West Yorkshire and be able to travel internationally when required (infrequent).
Head of Commercial employer: Verder Liquids
At Verder Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Castleford, West Yorkshire, where innovation meets tradition. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive leadership and collaborative culture, fostering professional development while working on cutting-edge industrial pump solutions. With competitive remuneration and the opportunity to be part of a global team, we empower our employees to drive commercial success and make a meaningful impact in the industry.
