Our client, an established Global Ingredients & Chemicals group, is recruiting a Commercial / Sales Director in one of their specialist divisions. Reporting to the Divisional Business unit leader you will be responsible for developing, driving and manage all Sales & Commercial activity associated with existing and new product development.

• Deliver targeted sales & profit alongside agreed company objectives
• Set customer, brand and market objectives / strategies in conjunction with the European & US team and Senior management to maximize short and long-term commercial opportunities
• Lead, manage and be accountable for all aspects of commercial strategy development, implementation and interaction
• Development and delivery of joint business plans with customers
• Recruit, lead and support direct reports as the business unit reaches its goals and recruitment triggers are reached
• Work closely with Manufacturing as well as R&D regarding innovation, development and technology

To be considered for this high-profile role, you must have a proven commercial track record in a global ingredients business (ideally functional or plant or plant based, value adding ingredients) combined with excellent industry knowledge and any experience of delivering new/high growth products would be advantageous. You will be a hands on and driven Commercial Leader who has the appetite to build new business and lead by example in an exciting growth phase of the business.

Please apply now for immediate consideration

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