Sales Director

<p><b>Sales Director &#8211; UK &amp; Ireland</b></p> <p>Midlands-based (remote / home-based covering the UK and Ireland to visit clients)</p> <p><b>About the Role</b></p> <p>Our client is seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Director to lead their Film Sales business across the UK and Ireland. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for revenue growth, customer excellence, and building a high-performance sales culture in a fast-paced, competitive market.</p> <p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing their growth strategy, driving new business, strengthening key accounts, and ensuring operational excellence across the region.</p> <p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing</b></p> <p>Lead and Inspire:</p> <ul> <li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, results-driven sales and operations team.</li> <li>Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance standards.</li> </ul> <p>Drive Growth:</p> <ul> <li>Own revenue, margin, and profitability across UK and Ireland.</li> <li>Identify and secure new business opportunities and high-value prospects.</li> <li>Grow and retain key accounts through strategic relationship management.</li> <li>Lead pricing strategy, quoting, and complex commercial negotiations.</li> </ul> <p>Deliver Excellence:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure outstanding customer service and seamless delivery through close collaboration with operations and technical teams.</li> <li>Oversee pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.</li> <li>Implement efficient processes to drive consistency and scalability.</li> </ul> <p>Be a Market Leader:</p> <ul> <li>Act as a senior ambassador, building strong relationships with key clients and partners.</li> <li>Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity.</li> <li>Work closely with Marketing to maximise lead generation and brand presence.</li> </ul> <p>What Success Looks Like:</p> <ul> <li>Consistent achievement of revenue and growth targets.</li> <li>A motivated, high-performing, and accountable team.</li> <li>Strong customer relationships and retention.</li> <li>Scalable, efficient sales and operational processes.</li> <li>Clear, accurate forecasting and business insight.</li> </ul> <p><b>About You</b></p> <p><b>Experience:</b></p> <ul> <li>Proven senior leadership experience in B2B sales within the packaging industry.</li> <li>Track record of delivering significant revenue growth and leading high-performing teams.</li> <li>Experience managing multi-functional, geographically dispersed teams.</li> <li>Strong background in strategic sales, pipeline management, and high-value negotiations.</li> </ul> <p><b>Skills and Knowledge:</b></p> <ul> <li>Commercially astute with strong understanding of pricing, margins, and profitability.</li> <li>Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people development capability.</li> <li>Highly effective communicator and negotiator.</li> </ul> <p><b>Personal Attributes:</b></p> <ul> <li>Driven, ambitious, and results focused.</li> <li>Resilient and thrives in a competitive environment.</li> <li>Inspirational and hands-on leader.</li> <li>Customer-centric with a passion for delivering value.</li> <li>Innovative and forward-thinking.</li> </ul> <p><b>Why Join Our Client?</b></p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a key business area, shape its future, and lead a talented team to deliver exceptional results. If you&rsquo;re a strategic, high-energy leader ready to make a significant impact, they would love to hear from you.</p>