Group Sales Excellence Director

Description

This is a newly created, high–impact leadership role with a clear mandate: transform how a global business sells.

UK HQ (Midlands) – Hybrid – International Travel – Executive Package

We re seeking a commercial, change–driven Sales Excellence Director to design, build, and embed best–in–class sales excellence across an international group. You ll set the standards, build the function, and drive measurable improvements in productivity, consistency, and growth at scale.

The business

Our client is a world–leading manufacturer serving both B2B and B2C markets, with around 700 employees across the UK, Europe, and the US. With strong brands, innovative products, and a growing digital/SaaS offering, the Group is focused on sustainable solutions that protect public health and the environment.

The opportunity

As Group Sales Excellence Director, you will:

Define and execute the Group–wide sales excellence strategy

Build and lead a central sales excellence team

Standardise and embed sales processes, tools, and performance metrics

Own sales planning: territory design, quotas, and resource allocation

Drive CRM adoption and data quality (e.g. Dynamics 365)

Deliver sales enablement, coaching, and training at scale

Partner with GMs and regional leaders to deliver above–market growth

Lead best practice in pipeline management, new product launches, and digital/SaaS selling

Act as a change agent, driving adoption of new ways of working

What we re looking for

Senior leadership experience in sales excellence, operations, enablement, or strategy

Proven success in both large corporate and SME environments

Track record of building teams and scalable sales systems

Strong commercial acumen with clear growth impact

Deep knowledge of CRM, sales processes, and performance metrics

Confident influencer at Executive and Board level

Comfortable operating in fast–paced, global organisations

What s on offer

Impact & autonomy build a new function with executive sponsorship

Global reach work across international markets and leadership teams

Growth & innovation influence digital, SaaS, and product–led selling

Hybrid working UK–based with flexibility and international travel

Career progression high visibility and long–term leadership potential

Executive–level package salary, pension, and senior benefits

This is a career–defining opportunity for a sales leader who thrives on transformation, scale, and impact.

Apply now or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for a confidential initial discussion.

Ad ID: 5417763504