C-Suite Executive
Commercial/ Growth Director
Job ID:
AR1050
Salary:
£80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus
Location:
National Remote
Job Type:
Full Time Permanent
Description:
Are you a seasoned healthcare sales leader with a demonstrated aptitude for strategic selling and a proven track record in securing national contracts and tenders? Do you thrive in a dynamic, remote-first environment, ready to travel the country to forge impactful relationships? If so, this could be your next exceptional career move.
Ainsworth Recruitment has partnered with a leading healthcare agency, renowned for its extensive national presence and commitment to delivering exceptional care. With over 30 branches across the UK, this organisation is a powerhouse in the healthcare recruitment sector, providing vital staffing solutions to a diverse client base, including residential, home care and complex care. Their success is built on a foundation of strong values: integrity, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. They foster an amazing culture where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to make a real difference in the lives of healthcare professionals and the communities they serve.
This is a place where great people come together to achieve extraordinary things.
The Opportunity
As the Commercial Director, with a primary focus on sales growth, you'll play a pivotal role in driving significant expansion by identifying, developing, and securing high-value national contracts. You'll be a key influencer, leading strategic sales initiatives and expertly navigating the complexities of bids and tenders, with a particular focus on expanding market share in residential home care and complex care sectors. This is a highly autonomous role that requires exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive national sales growth strategy to achieve ambitious revenue targets, with a specific focus on expansion in residential home care and complex care.
Identify, pursue, and secure large-scale national contracts within the healthcare sector, including new opportunities in home care and complex care.
Lead the entire bid and tender process, from initial qualification to successful submission and negotiation.
Manage and mentor a high-performing team, including the Marketing Manager, Account Managers, and Bid Manager, ensuring their efforts align with commercial objectives.
Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at a national level.
Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities.
Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular performance reports.
Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, championing the agency's growth initiatives.
Why Clients Choose This Company for Care
Trusted by families and organisations across the country for numerous reasons:
20 Years of Expertise: With two decades of experience across the health and social care sector, you can be confident you're in safe hands.
Rated 'Excellent' by Clients: Don't just take our word for it. Clients up and down the country consistently rate the agency 'Excellent' on Trustpilot.
Fully Regulated Provider: Every aspect of the care provided is independently regulated and monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring the highest standards.
Skilled, Compassionate Carers: The agency's industry-leading, mandatory classroom training ensures only the most highly skilled and compassionate carers are provided to clients.
Requirements:
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior healthcare sales leadership role, ideally at a Director level, with a focus on national accounts and demonstrable sales growth.
Demonstrable success in strategic selling, securing significant contracts within the healthcare sector.
Ideally, experience across all areas of healthcare sales, with a strong emphasis on residential home care and complex care.
Extensive experience with the full lifecycle of bids and tenders, including drafting compelling proposals and negotiating complex agreements.
Strong understanding of the UK healthcare landscape, including relevant regulations and commissioning processes.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop diverse teams, including marketing, bids, and account management, to achieve ambitious sales targets.
Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a remote environment.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally as required.
Full UK driving license.
Why Join This Team?
This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a market leader during an exciting phase of growth. As Commercial Director, you will have a direct impact on the strategic direction and expansion of the business.
You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that champions innovation and professional development.
Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role combined with the opportunity to travel and make a significant impact on a national scale.
Does this sound like the challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity you've been searching for? Apply now to become a part of a truly outstanding team!
Want to know more?
Apply today or contact Di at Ainsworth Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.
Our Commitment
Ainsworth Recruitment is steadfastly committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background. Furthermore, we are dedicated to providing transparent feedback and consistent support throughout your job search journey.