Group Sales Excellence Director

Position: Group Sales Excellence Director (Permanent)
Location: Illshaw Heath

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  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