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ALF Recruit has been exclusively retained by a market-leading sector services provider. As the business continues to grow, a new role has been created on the Executive Board to shape the next phase of that growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a newly created Director of Sales & Marketing position sitting at the heart of the leadership team.
This is a strategic, board-level role rather than a hands-on sales management position. You’ll unite sales and marketing around a single growth strategy, using customer insight, market intelligence and proposition development to shape the company’s future direction, products, channels and market position.
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*£90,000 - £100,000 basic salary
*Hybrid / Flexible working
*Competitive executive-level reward package
*Generous Additional Variable Earnings (AVE)
*Car entitlement and optional employee car scheme
*Attractive pension provision
*Loyalty bonus and long-service recognition
*BUPA private medical insurance
*Annual health assessments and flu vaccinations
*Health cash plan covering dental and optical care
*Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
*A seat on the Executive Board of a growing, innovative business
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*Defining and delivering the long-term Sales & Marketing strategy for the business
*Setting strategic priorities across customer segments, channels, partnerships and market opportunities
*Identifying emerging market shifts and commercial trends that could impact future growth
*Creating a single, joined-up commercial strategy and performance narrative across all routes to market
*Building sustainable competitive advantage through brand positioning, proposition evolution and strategic partnerships
*Defining the commercial performance framework that drives growth, market share and customer acquisition
*Ensuring customer, competitor and market insight informs strategic decision-making
*Leading the evolution of products, propositions and routes to market
*Contributing to strategic leadership as a member of the Executive Board, shaping culture and commercial priorities
*Building and leading high-performing sales and marketing teams
*Acting as an ambassador for the business, engaging and aligning colleagues behind its strategic priorities
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*Senior leadership experience influencing at Executive, Board or senior leadership level
*Senior leadership experience within a Sales or Marketing related role
*Strong commercial judgement, market awareness and strategic decision-making capability
*Experience shaping sales & marketing strategy and commercial performance at Executive or Board level
*A proven track record of delivering sustainable revenue growth and ambitious commercial targets
*Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies and customer acquisition programmes
*Experience developing strategic partnerships and managing key customer relationships
*Strong communication, influencing and followership skills
*Desirable: automotive, automotive finance, leasing, employee benefits or financial services experience
*Desirable: ownership of brand strategy, market positioning and proposition development
This is a rare chance to join an Executive Board and shape the commercial future of a genuinely market-leading business.
For a private and confidential conversation about this role, please contact Joanne Sizer at ALF Recruit.