Channel Director
4 days ago
Birmingham
Central are excited to be partnering once again with a multi-national manufacturer as they further strengthen their team servicing the UK house builders. With exceptionally established brands this division is a core channel to the organisation and has scope for exceptional further growth. 📍 Home-Based | Frequent Travel Required 💼 Reporting to: Managing Director UK & Ireland Are you a strategic sales leader ready to shape the future of residential channel sales across the UK & Ireland? My client are looking for a dynamic Channel Director to lead, inspire, and deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. 🚀 What You’ll Be Doing As Channel Director, you’ll be at the forefront of residential sales strategy—developing and executing plans that align with broader business goals. You’ll lead a team of four direct reports and 18 within their teams, driving performance, innovation, and growth. Your role will include: • Owning and delivering the channel budget and Annual Operating Plan, • Leading customer acquisition and retention strategies, • Negotiating high-value contracts and building long-term partnerships, • Launching new products into the channel and maximising revenue opportunities, • Championing a high-performance culture across your team, • Representing the business externally in an ambassadorial capacity 🎯 What We’re Looking For The business are seeking a proven second-line leader who thrives on delivering through others and has a track record of exceeding targets. Essential Experience: • Graduate calibre with strong leadership credentials, • P&L accountability and successful delivery, • Experience in complex, matrixed organisations, • Skilled in managing both high and low performers ethically and effectively Desirable: • Industry experience in construction, plumbing & heating brands, or specification-led environments 💡 Skills That Set You Apart • Strategic thinker with strong market insight, • Influential communicator with senior-level networks, • Able to engage with regulatory bodies, • Comfortable operating across cultural and geographical boundaries 🌍 Why Join? This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape the future of the residential channel. You’ll be part of a collaborative Sales Leadership Team, driving innovation and excellence while developing talent and making a real impact. Applications are encouraged from individuals from other branded environments that could make a market transition. We will also consider exceptional Manager or Head of professionals, ready for their first lead role.