Head of Commercial Development

SGS
Oldbury
1 year ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Commercial Development within our Business Assurance division. This pivotal position requires an individual with exceptional leadership capabilities and a proven track record of driving commercial growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a robust growth strategy, motivating and leading the sales teams, and fostering long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • To lead the UK & Ireland Business Assurance commercial activities to generate new customers and new profitable revenues, as well as to manage existing commercial relationships
  • To lead and grow the UK Business Assurance Food, Customized Audits and Sustainability businesses.
  • Create and implement a sales and Marketing strategy to meet business growth targets 
  • Manage commercial teams, providing support from them to achieve KPI's 
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing models against needs  


Qualifications

Essential 

  • Commercial, and / or Sales, qualification, or time served to demonstrate commercial experience
  • Full clean driving license for use in the UK

Desirable 

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or relevant experience.

Experience

Required

  • Experience in planning and implementing sales & marketing strategies.
  • Managing commercial contracts, client relationships, lead generation and sales activities.
  • Experience with budgeting and sales forecasting.
  • Experience working to sales targets, new business, and growth targets for existing customers.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Experience working successfully within a performance-measured CRM sales environment

Desirable 

  • Background in the TIC sector.
  • Industry background suitable to maximise sales benefits for Business Assurance services.
  • Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be an advantage: Manufacturing, Construction, Food, Automotive, Aerospace, Forestry, Medical Devices, Information Security services.
  • Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Governance



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