SUMMARY OF ROLE:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Group Sales & Marketing Manager for our Client, a leading national company specialising in the enhancement of construction materials.
The Head office based in Dublin 12, with industrial plants strategically located around the island of Ireland.
This is a Senior Management Role within the Group, with the potential to join the Group Board in due course.
D., the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the Group Sales & Marketing functions including everything from day-to-day supervision for the sales & marketing teams right up to strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting etc.
This is a dynamic and evolving role with good opportunities for the expansion of the business within the green agenda.
Management of sales and marketing function across all divisions; Understanding the trends within the sector so the Group is positioned to take advantage of future opportunities when they arise; Proposing strategy initiatives to grow the business; Developing strong and effective relationships within the sector and across the construction industry; Innovating and modernising the sales & marketing function to meet future changes in the sector; Developing suitable succession planning initiatives within the function; Staff development and recruitment/retention is an essential part of the role.
Experience in the management of a sales and marketing function; Previous experience at management level within the engineering or construction sectors; Third level academic qualifications across any discipline; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Good commercial common sense and ability to understand the market sector and competitor behaviour; Ability to maintain relationships and communicate effectively at all people levels in customers and competitors alike; Ability to remain calm under pressure and instil confidence and enthusiasm in colleagues; Ability to operate on own initiative.