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

Additional Information

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