Sales Director – Managing Director Designate - Yorkshire

Sales Director – Managing Director Designate

Our client is a well-equipped printer with an excellent reputation in the industry.

With retirement on the horizon, the current managing director is looking for a senior salesperson to continue bringing in new business while learning the ropes of the organisation with the view of leading from the front in 18 months’ time.

It is important that the successor has an established contact base and can bring new business to the company.

• Support long-term growth and sustainability of the client by devising and implementing a sales strategy.
• Set revenue targets and key performance indicators.
• Communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation, internally and externally.
• Drive the sales process from plan to close.
• Bring fresh ideas to improve company turnover.

• Established contact base in the print, packaging or paper sectors.
• Strong business sense and proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.

Applicants must be resident in the UK and have recent experience in the print, packaging or paper sectors.