Commercial Director - UK & Ireland

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead?

Join us in this unique opportunity as Commercial Director to develop and lead the future strategy of our external sales function, enhance customer experiences, and manage risks and opportunities through effective sales forecasting and modelling.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement the sales strategy to drive growth and profitability for our Siniat brand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring their requirements and expectations are consistently met and exceeded.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
• Influence Company strategy and support our technical expert positioning.
• Apply an analytical approach to assess data, identify trends, and inform decision-making processes.
•  Utilise data to drive sales strategies and optimise performance.
• Work closely with the supply chain and associated functions to deliver market insights and drive growth.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in the implementation and delivery of successful sales and commercial strategies within the construction industry.
• A strategic mindset and strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong people management skills to develop a team that can adapt to market conditions and seek new opportunities in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to influence Company strategy and support our technical expert positioning to be the preferred choice for customers.
• Experience working closely throughout the supply chain and associated functions to deliver market insights and drive profitable growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate analysis into recommendations.
• Ability to travel frequently across the UK and Ireland

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination