Commercial Director

Reference: i148

Client: Our client is a service provider in the market of drugstores. Distribution of goods and services to independent drugstores plays a central role in the activities. The product-range consists of over 15,000 articles, which include razorblades, liquorice, sun protection products and vitamins. The organization strives to be the best in its field. Commitment and integrity drive their cooperation with clients.

Job description: The Commercial Director is responsible for setting and realizing revenue and return-goals based on the commercial sales plan. The varied brief includes the translation of the commercial strategy in policy and action plans for the related region. He/she develops new distribution channels and expands market share. The Commercial Director manages the sales department and the field organization. In liaison with the logistics director he ensures operational results in the region and enlarges customer satisfaction.

Requirements:
· college or university degree
· an excellent track record in a commercial management role in FMCG or retail
· strong leader with the ability to satisfy demanding customers
· outstanding communicator, who knows to convince and stimulate customers as well as the cooperating partners
· ability to translate market signals into future policy and action plans
· commercial instinct to identify market opportunities and to adapt to the existing formula
· energetic personality and a strong organizer
· ability to handle conflicts of interests professionally and cope with stress

Features: This is a high profile role within a competitive market. Successful candidates can expect an attractive compensation package and career development being limited only by personal ability.

Location: The Netherlands

Consultant: Jolanda Bijl

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