08.08.24

Commercial Director - Logistics

Commercial Director - Logistics:

The Commercial Director for this logistics business in Tamworth was on the cusp of retiring after nearly two decades of service with the business. The Managing Director needed to recruit a suitable replacement, with this also being a Board appointment. The role will play a significant part in a 5 year plan for growth, alongside the MD and the Finance Director.

The Commercial Director will be part of the strategic direction of the company and will manage a team to identify and create new revenue streams as well as maximise the existing customer base..

Our approach was to work on a retained basis. This allowed us time to really penetrate both the active and the passive candidate audience.

Vacancy Overview:

Job Title – Commercial Director
Salary banding - £90,000 - £120,000
Location – Tamworth

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and execution of commercial strategy. This to include both the existing core business and new revenue streams in line with the company’s expansion strategy
  • Prepare departmental budget for both sales and marketing functions. Ensure compliance with targets
  • Meet/exceed sales volume, value and margin targets
  • Deliver a robust pipeline of new business opportunities and detail individual plans to offer a winning proposition. Effective management of CRM tool.
  • Specific responsibility for the major accounts
  • Manage and develop the strong account management process across all key accounts

Date Vacancy Registered – 20th May 2024
Date of Candidate Acceptance – 24th July 2024
Candidate Start Date – 21st October 2024
Vacancy Time to Fill – 46 working days

Job stats:

Number of Applications – 131

Candidates Vetted – 34

Candidates Shortlisted - 11

Interviews Conducted - 9

Offers Declined - 0

Offers Accepted - 1