Commercial Sales Director, fast-growth £40m b2b
- Location:
- Nottinghamshire jobs
- Salary:
- £70-80k basic / £100k OTE
- Company:
- RM Plc
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 22/11/2009 18:02
- Job id:
- 45915069
- Contact:
- Recruitment Team
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/2882
An exceptional Sales Director to work in a highly successful 170 staff / £40m education products business that is experiencing exponential growth as a wholly owned subsidiary of a market-leading PLC.
Based in Nottinghamshire, TTS provides a vast array of products to UK and international schools via mail order/web, direct sales, export and high profile contracts such as the Tesco Sports voucher scheme. Since acquisition by RM Group 5 years ago, TTS has grown rapidly from £10m to £40m. The target is to now reach £80m by 2012 and ultimately become the world’s largest school equipment supplier.
With a seat on the TTS board, this brand new ‘player-manager’ position has been created to further enhance the current annual 50% business growth in existing new business direct sales areas such as ‘Early Years’, local government and UK/International trade & export, as well as develop new areas of revenue. The jobholder will drive forward strategic plans, effectively lead the direct sales team (8 staff and growing quickly), be responsible for £10m revenue and contribute to the broader commercial and strategic planning as a key member of the board.
This represents a truly unique chance for a senior individual to take on a challenging and highly visible role in a dynamic company at a time of very exciting change and growth. The ability to contribute to business success will also demonstrate the potential for further senior level career progression across RM Group.
The Individual
- Of graduate calibre, a senior level sales leader with experience of b2b sales within a fast paced product environment, i.e. mail order / fmcg etc
- Solid background in sales leadership (must have operated at Sales Director level with teams of at least 15 staff+), an exceptional track record of delivering business growth and a willingness to lead from the front line
- Results oriented with considerable drive, energy and entrepreneurial spirit. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a down to earth, collaborative style
- Previous experience of selling into education / public sector is highly desirable, but not strictly essential. However a genuine enthusiasm to work within the sector is mandatory
- Whilst majority of time will be based at the TTS office, must be flexible to operate across the UK and potentially further afield as required
Why you should consider this role
- Take an established, successful business and grow it significantly in the face of positive market conditions and strong parent company support
- The company has an open and friendly culture, a strong ethos on staff learning and development and people that are genuinely passionate about delivering customer success
- RM Group is a highly respected and successful market leader with strong global growth ambitions. Excellent UK/International career progression opportunities therefore exist across the group
To apply online visit rmcareers.co.uk – job ref ‘2882’
