Head of Sales

My client is looking for a new Head of Sales for their Manufacturing business based in West Yorkshire. The business has lost its sales growth and requires new impetus, drive and leadership. This role has the medium term potential to become director once consistant success if shown.To fill the role we are looking for a character, a team builder, someone with massive sales push, a hands on operator who is not afraid to walk into the factory or technical areas and motivate with a can do attitute. Equally they must use the same approach in the field with customers and within the sales office. They will directly lead 6 people who are a mix of external and internal sales and marketing staff.If you like a corporate environment, dont even read any further, this is not a corporate role. Sorry.Key KnowledgeSME Manuafacturing limitations and opportunities.How to Lead and Motivate Distributors.Pipeline building and managementNHS StructuresPrevious ExperienceWorking in a role selling to the NHS.Working in a SME manufacturing orgainisation.Selling a technnical product.Leading a small sales team including a marketing functionWhat to expectA hands off approach from the Managing Director, ie ownership of the jobExecution of a sales plan that has flexibility if required.A weak pipeline to build upon.A great team to manageMarket leading distributors to remotivatePrevious NHS wins to bench markMentorship for as long as it takes to speed up the learning curve.If this fits with your character and aspirations please apply.Market leading base salary plus significant bonus and car allowance. #J-18808-Ljbffr