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* * LOCATION: Milton Keynes with occasional travel HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent opportunity CLOSING DATE: 15/5/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a highly experienced and inspirational commercial leader with a significant sales based background within a Captive Automotive Financial Services organisation and/or OEM. You'll report into our CEO and will drive our business forward through our teams in Sales, Sales Compliance and Development and, through strong, productive relationships across Volkswagen Group, our dealer network and brands. In this pivotal and influential position you will use your extensive commercial leadership skills to develop and deliver the Retail Sales strategy to maximise distribution channels, while creating opportunities and optimising new routes to market. You will role model our Guiding Principles, build a culture of psychological safety and inclusion and, provide ethical leadership to deliver great customer outcomes. What you’ll bring: You’ll be a forward thinking, strategic and motivational leader who delivers results through people, cross-functional teams, and 3rd parties to support the delivery of volume, breadth, and profit objectives. You’ll have a progressive and developmental mindset with demonstrable experience of developing strategic commercial initiatives. Essential experience & skills you’ll need to be a success in this role: • You have extensive experience in customer-facing environments with specific skills implementing and managing risk strategies, strong financial management, leading cross functional teams and functional management., • Through your experience of developing and managing customer facing processes, you have ensured fair treatment, transparency, value to customers and all other guidance from regulators has been accomplished., • More generally, you’ll have experience within regulated environments - ideally by the FCA along with a deep understanding of the UK business governance and regulatory regime and requirements implementation com pliance monitoring and management specifically, in organisations of a comparable size and scale., • You have successfully driven change and you're comfortable in dynamic, changing environments in a leading role., • You have well-developed emotional intelligence, influencing and communication skills which you can use to share information, listen, and create two-way dialogue that builds openness and commitment and, involve others to maximise contribution overall., • With great skills of analysis, you can interpret issues objectively to make sound decisions for the business that uphold our customer needs and good customer outcomes as a priority, • You are highly proactive, flexible, pragmatic, and able to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You'll effortlessly fit into the Commercial leadership structure with the potential for growth within FS or the OEM., • You’re collaborative and ambitious and work in the interest of customer and stakeholders, even when your own objectives are challenged., • You’ll report to the Chief Executive Officer for VWFS UK Ltd and lead the Retail Sales department and the teams responsible for Finance Sales, Sales Compliance, Sales Development and Dealer Network Oversight., • You’ll be responsible for developing sales strategies, policies, and procedures for the UK VWFS Group companies., • Develop and maintain strong productive relationships across senior management, departments, brands and key stakeholders., • Your span of control is across VWFS UK, VW Bank GmbH and compliance is required across the European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the FCA and the European Central Bank (ECB)., • You’ll have a team of circa. 50 people who work with our dealer network of circa. 800 sites to drive FS and network performance., • Be an agent for change by embracing new ways of working, innovative technologies and agile attitudes to work promoting ‘minimal viable everything’ attitude to encourage a collective growth mind-set in support of modernisation of the business., • You’ll develop and implement plans to meet objectives through existing and new routes to market by utilising current and, establishing new relationships with 3rd party retailers, emerging technology, and tech providers., • Plan and deliver sales, margin and market penetration objectives., • Lead sales activity that complies with internal and external regulations with the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) taking precedence over conflicting guidelines – this includes Vulnerable customers, product suitability and transparency and, behaviours and competence of introducers of our products., • Use strong negotiation skills with our network and 3rd parties, to grow sales, protect margin and support good customer outcomes., • Effectively manage introducer relationships through a robust communication infrastructure, clear performance indicators, and development with corrective action in place as appropriate., • Lead the sales engagement with our Enterprise Risk Framework and develop robust and effective reporting to support transparency with regulators., • You’ll engage and cooperate with VW companies in the UK to coordinate and implement joint strategies and build and maintain an effective industry network., • You’ll play a leading role within our Credit Assessment & Retailer Services functions. What’s in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary on-target bonus of up to 25% (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you with the option to buy additional family cover/ and your family access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. The Retail Sales Director is a ‘Certified’ /Senior Manager role under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime (SMCR) and the role holder is required to comply with the FCA’s Conduct Rules. A mandatory requirement of the SMCR is for VWFS to certify that the role holder is fit and proper to perform the duties on an ongoing basis.

Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we're flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: · 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays · 4% Company Pension · 3 x Death in Service · Christmas Shut-down · Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: · Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring · We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD · Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don't like using the term “rare opportunity”, but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): · QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S · COMAH · QP · Laboratory / regulatory · Technical leadership to manufacturing · New Product Development (NPD · Product registration · Product pricing · Process route advice · Pre-sales technical input · After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager – Chemical, COMAH, Quality · Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent · Chemical Manufacturing experience · Led a Technical team or equivalent · Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance · COMAH, although not essential, we'll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an ambitious technical professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing? Do you want a role that will develop you from Technical Manager into Technical Director in the medium term? Other than chemicals and an understanding of manufacturing, we’re flexible about your background. You can spend time with our Technical Director at our site in Peterborough before they leave, and develop yourself into their role! BASIC SALARY: to £60,000, until taking up the Technical Director role. BENEFITS: · 25 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays · 4% Company Pension · 3 x Death in Service · Christmas Shut-down · Company Bonus LOCATION: Peterborough COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Huntingdon, Cambridge, St Neots, Bedford, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Stamford, Grantham, Spalding, Kings Lynn, March, Wisbech, Northampton Why you should join us?: · Guaranteed succession plan and growth opportunity with our Technical Director retiring · We are a 3rd party and own label manufacturer - so there will be so much variety and NPD · Ultimately full autonomy for all technical and compliance within the business JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality I don’t like using the term “rare opportunity”, but opportunities like this don't come about very often. Our Technical Director is retiring after a very successful career with us. Before they do, you can ease and develop yourself into their role, utilising their mentorship and support. The time-scale for this handover is flexible and will fit around your profile and current levels of experience / knowledge. You may be strong in COMAH, H&S, Environmental, Laboratory Management, Technical Sales, Chemical processing, NPD, Quality and Systems, or indeed any number of areas that could fall into a Technical role. The Technical Director is currently responsible for (some directly and some indirectly via their reports): · QHSE - Including GMP / VMD / ISO / H&S · COMAH · QP · Laboratory / regulatory · Technical leadership to manufacturing · New Product Development (NPD · Product registration · Product pricing · Process route advice · Pre-sales technical input · After-sales / customer support KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Manager - Chemical, COMAH, Quality Depending largely on your personal technical background in Leadership, Quality Management, NPD, COMAH etc. you can relatively quickly take responsibility for some areas within the remit, as you become more comfortable with other areas, they too can be transferred. YOUR BACKGROUND: Technical Manager – Chemical, COMAH, Quality · Degree educated in Chemistry or equivalent · Chemical Manufacturing experience · Led a Technical team or equivalent · Likely experience of formulation development (NPD), and/or Quality Control, regulatory and compliance · COMAH, although not essential, we’ll get you trained, would be desirable, as we are Upper Tier COMAH. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established own label and subcontract chemical manufacturer of primarily liquids. We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity, and traceability of all our products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals. Our primary customer markets include agricultural, industrial, bio-security, home & garden and veterinary markets. PROSPECTS: You know there is a guaranteed succession plan - the chance for you to develop your knowledge in areas you are not as strong, before our Technical Director retires and you gain full autonomy for technical and compliance within our business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Technical, COMAH, Chemical, Chemistry, COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Formulation, Laboratory, NPD. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18407, Wallace Hind Selection

Marketing and Sales Director, Cornwall, Up to £70k + bonus, High-End Hospitality. Marketing and Sales Director Responsibilities. This newly defined role will be responsible for leading the marketing team, sales, reservations and revenue management function.

We are looking for a commercially driven Director of Sales & Marketing to lead that growth. Leading and delivering the hotel sales and marketing strategy.

Sales Director (Energy & Infrastructure) Working Location: Surrey (Hybrid) Key Responsibilities - Defining and leading UK sales and business development strategy - Driving new business across energy transition and industrial markets - Building and maintaining senior client relationships at exec

Enterprise Sales Director – Ecom/CMS. A global consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes is hiring an Enterprise Sales Director to build and drive new business across the UK. Experience managing complex, multi-threaded enterprise sales cycles.

We are looking for a Senior B2B Sales Manager or Director to lead and execute Icebrg’s commercial strategy. B2B sales or business development role, with a proven track record of closing complex deals in financial services technology. Consultative sales approach: you understand the client’s opera

Reporting directly to the Global Amazon DVP, the Sales Director will lead Spectrum Brands’ Amazon UK, Germany and France business, owning strategy, execution and outcomes. Own and deliver the annual sales and profit plan across Amazon UK, DE and FR.

Introduce and optimise modern sales methodologies, including Account-Based Marketing (ABM). Build structured, repeatable sales processes to support sustainable growth. Align product, marketing, and sales functions to deliver a cohesive market proposition.

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Sales Manager / Sales Director – UK (Grid Software). As we expand into the UK market, we are seeking a commercially driven Sales Director to play a pivotal role in establishing our presence and driving growth. You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy, acting as both a strategic leader and ha

Sales Director | SaaS/ Retail/ Enterprise Sales. You must come from a SaaS/ Enterprise Sales background with retail experience ***. Manage and run the Sales operations for POS/ retail systems.

ERA Group, a global leader in cost management and business optimisation, is looking for an entrepreneurial Partner to join our international network of consultants.This is not a traditional consultancy role — it’s a chance to run your own practice within a global brand, with the freedom to shape

We’re looking for a proven dealmaker to drive growth in pure receivables finance.This is a front-line origination role focused on unlocking working capital for SMEs and mid-to-large corporates through structured receivables funding solutions.You’ll sit at the heart of the market, working closely

Strategic Sales Director – Tier 1 Service Providers (UK).

Define and lead the overall sales strategy aligned with business growth objectives. Oversee and optimise the sales pipeline, ensuring strong conversion rates. Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team (if applicable).

This is a senior, high-impact role for a proven hunter who thrives in complex enterprise sales environments and consistently converts strategy into revenue. Build, manage, and convert a robust, high-quality sales pipeline aligned to UST’s growth priorities. Self-driven, outcome-oriented, and resil

Enterprise Sales Director – Global digital consultancy. A global consultancy delivering complex digital transformation programmes is hiring an Enterprise Sales Director to build and drive new business across the UK. Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from first engagement through to clos

It is a consultative, solution-led sales role focused on selling non-commoditized, science-driven consulting engagements. Lead end-to-end sales cycles including deal closure.

Other organisations may call this role a Business Development Manager, Sales & Business Development Director, Strategic Accounts Director, Business Development Director or Electrical Sales Director. Electrical Compliance Sales Director. We are seeking a high-impact Sales Director to lead the growth

Lead complex, multi-threaded sales processes. Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders. Experience in cyber security sales is a must.

Director – Enterprise Sales (Europe) will lead enterprise new-logo growth for VIVA across Europe, driving adoption of AI-powered customer experience solutions across the travel and hospitality ecosystem. Own the end-to-end enterprise sales cycle for VIVA across Europe. Enterprise Sales & Deal Exec

As we continue to scale, we're expanding our Sales team in the UK, bringing top talent on board at both Director and Vice-President level. Own the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through delivery, serving as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the process.

Proactively generating new business through outbound sales activity and relationship building.

Experience with tools such as Salesforce, Google Workspace, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Gong, etc. Sales Director (UK) – Enterprise SaaS | Insurtech | AI Platform. Own the full enterprise sales cycle from prospecting to close for complex, multi-stakeholder deals (6–12+ month cycles).

Sales Director or Head of Sales level. Operate as Sales Director at the helm of one of the most strategically critical divisions in the business, directly shaping future growth and profitability. However, the client is open to outstanding individuals who are currently at Business Unit Director level

Commercial Project Director | Market-Leading Fit-Out Company.

The Director of Sales will be responsible for driving revenue growth by leading sales initiatives, managing and developing sales teams, and building strong client relationships. This is a full-time, on-site role for a Director of Sales located in England, United Kingdom. Proven expertise in Sales, S

Sales & Marketing Director to lead and develop the company’s commercial function. Sales leadership and team development. Enhancing the effectiveness of an established sales team.

Deep understanding of the enterprise sales cycle, particularly in SaaS environments. Define and execute the regional sales strategy in alignment with global objectives. Collaborate with marketing, pre-sales, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.

Providing leadership and management to the sales team including Key Account Directors, Client Relationship Managers and internal sales colleagues. Key Account Director / Head of Sales. Key Account Director / Head of Sales.

Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role (Commercial Director, Sales Director, or similar). The Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for leading the UK commercial strategy, with full accountability for profitable growth and margin expansion, ownership of the Marketing & Com

Sales Director – Northern Europe & APAC. Sales Director – Northern Europe & APAC | UK-Based. Are you a commercially driven sales leader with deep roots in the telecom industry and the ambition to build something significant?.

Head of Sales / Sales Director – Build & Lead the UK Sales Function (Bridging Finance). My client has experienced serious momentum, strong funding lines, and aggressive growth plans — and now they need a heavyweight Sales Director / Head of Sales to come in, shape the future, and lead from the f

Sales Director - UK (DACH) | AI Insurance Platform | High-Growth Insurtech. SFDC, Google Workspace, and sales enablement tools such as HubSpot, LI Sales Nav, Gong, etc. You’ll be working closely with senior stakeholders (C-suite through to underwriting teams), running a consultative, value-led sal

Proven experience in a Sales Director / Head of Sales‑level role. This is a senior, hands‑on Sales Director position with full accountability for revenue performance across service ‑ and contract‑based offerings. Role suited to a Sales Director who enjoys complexity, responsibility and impac

Marketing and Sales Director, Cornwall, Up to £70k + bonus, High-End Hospitality. This newly defined role will be responsible for leading the marketing team, sales, reservations and revenue management function.

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A leading ad tech company in Greater London is looking for a Sales Director to focus on driving revenue growth by developing business with upper-funnel clients and independent agencies. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in digital ad sales, strong relationship-building skills, and exc

A high-growth adtech firm in London is searching for a Sales Account Director to enhance senior agency connections and drive revenue. The role requires over 7 years in media or adtech sales, a strong commercial background, and the ability to engage confidently with senior clients.

To continually review and report back to the Sales Director and the business, by providing sales analysis, forecasts, pipeline management and visit reports. To actively participate in developing the sales budget, yearly budget plan and sales strategy for the stretch market, securing and controlling

We are seeking an experienced International Sales Director to lead and expand memory chip sales across the UK and European markets. International Sales Director – (Chinese Speaker). This role is ideal for a commercially driven semiconductor professional with strong industry networks and proven exp

Services Sales Solution Director to lead complex, transformational service engagements. This role involves driving pre-sales discovery, developing high-level solution designs, and facilitating workshops with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of enterprise consulting experie

Harrison Scott Associates is seeking a dynamic salesperson to join a successful commercial printing house. This role involves maximizing revenue from existing clients and acquiring new business, ultimately preparing to transition into the Managing Director role within 18 months.

As a Sales Director – EMEA Mid Market, you will be responsible for leading a team of Client Executives focused on growth accounts in EMEA. The Sales Director is also responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and personal involvement in customer relationships in order to rema

A leading global consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sales & Relationship Director to enhance business development in the Insurance Consulting & Technology division. Candidates should have significant experience in the insurance market, proven sales abilities, and strong commercial awareness.

A leading global software provider is seeking a Sales Executive/Director to generate new business in the Life & Pensions Division. Candidates should have extensive sales experience in the insurance market, especially in SaaS solutions, and demonstrate a proven track record in dealing with C-level ex