Group Sales & Marketing DirectorAn international supplier of packaging products is recruiting a Group Sales and Marketing Director whose role will be to prepare and deliver global business development, commercial and marketing strategies. This is an outstanding opportunity to drive a team in both the UK and US. You will establish, coordinate and enforce plans to increase group revenue, build brand presence and gain new opportunities. You will increase company revenue by identifying profitable new business opportunities and sectors, whilst maintaining and growing the groups business presence in its existing key regions and sectors on a global basis.This highly coveted role requires someone who comes from a background in New Business development and who is driven by the execution of customer driven strategies, and remain close to deliverables within the plan.To be successful in this role, you will be a visible leader, hands on and part of the team. You will see the importance of being close with customers and being engaged directly in execution of any commercial strategy.Role ResponsibilitiesIdentify and develop new business opportunitiesBuild relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors partners and vendorsEvaluate existing partnerships and sales efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn’tManage key relationship and work to build new onesExpand the profile and reach of the companyLead sales, marketing, customer-service and sales account management teamsBuild cross-functional teams to guide and nourish sustainable, long-term growthTrack emerging markets and trendsIdentify and recommend new servicesResearch and identify new marketsBuild and maintain relationshipsConduct webinars, host customers and deliver presentations to raise product profileTravel to vendor locations and other locationsCollaborate closely with Senior ManagementSupport continuous improvement activities and initiativesKey RelationshipsCommercial TeamPlanning TeamProductionSupply Chain & LogisticsKnowledge / Skills / ExperienceLeadership, Management and Mentoring skillsExperience generating sales within the food sectorInterpersonal and customer service skills #J-18808-Ljbffr