We are Travis Perkins Hire. As part of Travis Perkins plc, we combine the strength of a market-leading builder's merchant with the expertise of a dedicated hire business. With hundreds of hire branches and a specialist national hire service, we provide customers with the flexibility to hire locally or access large-scale solutions when the job demands it.
The Role
We are recruiting a Regional Director to lead all Travis Perkins Hire activity across the South East, South West and Wales. You will own sales, performance, customer experience and colleague engagement across a substantial, growth-focused region that includes 151 Hire branches, around 360 branch colleagues and seven direct reports in the form of Regional Sales and Operations Managers. This region contributes significant revenue and is central to our next phase of growth.
Reporting into the Managing Director for Hire, Ian Sharman-Jones, you will work closely with senior colleagues across Sales, Commercial, Finance, Safety, Fleet and Business Improvement, succeeding in a collaborative, matrix environment while setting the pace locally. Here is what Ian has to say about this role:
“The role of Hire Regional Director is a fantastic and critical opportunity that will enable you showcase your strategic leadership capabilities and play a critical role in the driving our pace and direction of travel as we push towards our growth goals. You will have the experience, know how and energy to be able to develop top-tier talent, be empowered to make key decisions, nurture great key customer relationship, whilst guiding and mentoring your team to achieve their full potential. This is fully supported by the robust resources of a strong and successful Branch Hire business. I wish you the very best in your pursuit of this exciting opportunity."
The role
Turn the Travis Perkins strategy into action, helping colleagues translate the plan into everyday activity and ensuring customers feel our value proposition in every interaction
Lead, coach and develop seven Regional Sales and Operations Managers, ensuring they’re well-equipped to help every team member thrive
Set clear expectations for sales excellence, operational discipline and safety, championing our Stay Safe culture across every branch in your region
Deepen relationships with existing customers, win new ones and grow share of wallet through a true customer-first approach
Drive continuous improvement, scale best practice and work effectively across functions to remove barriers and accelerate results
Who are we looking for?
Proven, multi site senior leadership experience that empowers and inspires teams, combined with a track record of delivering today while shaping medium-term growth plans
Experience developing new revenue streams and building sustainable customer relationships, with first-class negotiation and influencing skills
Confident operating in a large, complex and matrix lead organisation
Genuine customer focus, commercial acuity and the discipline to set and uphold high standards for sales, operations and safety
Humility, emotional intelligence and the ability to shape culture, energise teams and positively challenge the norm. Sector experience is an advantage, but we also welcome leaders from relatable backgrounds
We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.
You be you, it makes us, us.
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