Job Description
Experienced Group Sales & Marketing Manager sought to lead national company's sales and marketing functions, driving growth and innovation in the construction materials sector.
We are currently recruiting for a highly experienced Group Sales & Marketing Manager to join our Client, a leading national company specialising in the enhancement of construction materials. The company employs over 300 people and is the leading producer in its sector.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the Group Sales & Marketing functions, including day-to-day supervision of sales and marketing teams, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and more.
Key responsibilities include:
- Management of sales and marketing function across all divisions
- Understanding trends within the sector to position the Group for future opportunities
- Proposing strategy initiatives to grow the business
- Developing strong relationships within the sector and across the construction industry
- Innovating and modernising the sales and marketing function
- Developing suitable succession planning initiatives within the function
- Staff development and recruitment/retention
Essential requirements include:
- 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 levels
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and instil confidence and enthusiasm in colleagues
- Ability to operate on own initiative
A salary commensurate with the role and individual's experience will be paid, along with expenses and pension contributions.