Title:

SALES DIRECTOR / MD DESIGNATE

Location:

London

Salary:

GBP 120,000 per year (+ BONUS)

Description:

Our client, one of the biggest integrated marketing and advertising companies in the UK is seeking to appoint a SalesDirector that has potential to becoming a Managing Director.The appointed individual should be able to demonstrate a number of skills:Business Development, you will need to have a proven track record in winning substantial businessClient Relationship ManagementPresentation SkillsProject Management / Project DeliveryRounded CommercialIntellectually giftedStrategic thinker recognised internally and externally as a visionaryHighly targeted and task orientatedSelf motivatedAble to influence others with an infectious enthusiasm and energyCan do mentality intolerant of negative attitudesWilling to set and over achieve stretching but credible targetsConsultative approach to resolving client problems in order to achieve effective and creative solutionsAble to think outside the boxCan manage and implement change by gaining the buy-in of both their peers and subordinatesPerson ProfileOld enough to have gravitas mature outlook, but young enough to be ambitious, energetic and still excited about whatcan be achieved.Strong sales skillsExperienced within a integrated services agency above and below the lineKnowledge and experience of new media and IT solutionsPossible marketing/consultancy exposureAble to grasp a clients overall objective using a mixture of intellect and communication skills to create sufficientcredibility to present their solution in a consultative format.This will differentiate the company and suggest sufficient added value to win business with good marginsThe RoleWork alongside the CEO and physically drive the business forward.Heavily customer focussed winning business and delivering the solutions through effective project management.Act as a natural and strong leader within the business, motivating and energising the team.Looking to personally achieve, be ambitious, have expectations of share ownership /equity participation. Possibly usethis base to lead a management buy out at some stage.