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When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
Sales and Marketing Director
Location: Rotherham/Chatteris
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Salary: Competitive including car allowance/company car & STI bonus
Department: Sales and Marketing
Reporting to: General Manager, Food, North Western Europe
About the role
ALS Laboratories (UK) Limited is seeking an experienced Sales and Marketing Director to lead our UK food sales, customer services and marketing functions.
You will be responsible for delivering the commercial strategy, achieving revenue and profitability targets, developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with key clients. Working as part of the North Western Europe Food leadership team, you will help drive sustainable growth, innovation and continuous improvement across the business.
The Day to Day
Lead and deliver the UK sales and marketing strategy.
Achieve revenue, EBIT and ROS targets.
Grow the food testing business through new business, diversification and cross-selling.
Develop strong relationships with key clients and support customer retention.
Lead pricing, contract negotiations and commercial development.
Drive digitalisation, AI and automation across sales, marketing and customer services.
Monitor KPIs, improve business performance and deliver monthly business reporting.
Lead, motivate and develop the sales, customer services and marketing teams.
Support ALS sustainability, safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with ALS policies, legal requirements and ISO 17025 standards.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across ALS globally.
The Essentials
You will have:
Significant commercial and leadership experience within the food industry.
A strong record of delivering business growth and achieving financial targets.
Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability and organisational skills.
A curious and innovative mindset, with an interest in technology and automation.
A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
A full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
Our Benefits Include:
Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Ability to Buy annual leave.
Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
'Value Awards' Recognition Scheme
Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
Learning/study support
Group Personal Pension Plan
Car Parking on-site
If you are an inspirational commercial leader looking to make a significant impact within a global organisation, we would welcome your application.
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Skills Required
- Significant commercial and leadership experience within the food industry
- Demonstrated success delivering business growth and achieving financial targets
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and organizational skills
- Interest in technology and automation, with a curious and innovative mindset
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Full driving licence
- Willingness to travel regularly
What We Do
ALS Limited is a global leader in testing, inspection, certification, and verification services, providing comprehensive solutions across industries such as life sciences, minerals, industrial, and energy.
