Our client are genuine experts in their field, passionate about what they do and are always looking for new and better ways to solve their industry's problems.

Due to continued success we are currently looking to recruit an experienced Head of Commercial who can drive a complex ERP software solutions business with their existing clients. Flexible location to be based in Europe.

You will have a strong track history as a leader within the software solutions arena and will be able to demonstrate your ability in strengthening and growing businesses opportunities in this field. This role offers genuine long-term opportunities with a clear path to moving into a CEO position within the group.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and Managing the commercial function to ensure all sales and customer retention objectives are met
• Overseeing the sales strategy development and execution alongside the current CEO
• Establishing and monitoring a customer retention strategy
• Maximising the overall revenue for the business
• Overseeing the annual maintenance renewals process and ensuring timely completion
• Ensuring effective management of all accounts, opportunities, activities, tasks, contacts and leads
• Setting and driving the culture for the commercial function
• Managing risk for the commercial function
• Contributing as a key member of the leadership team

Required skills & attributes:

• The proven ability to set clear objectives, and motivate yourself and others to consistently achieve outstanding and sustainable results.
• Outstanding leadership and communications skills.
• Proven experience in driving and developing strategy to maximise revenue from existing customers.
• A strong client service mind-set
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to engage with customers and turning around challenging customer accounts.
• Experience of managing and developing account management teams within a complex business
• Ability to act in a self-directed self-motivated manner, demonstrating initiative, innovative thinking and to juggle competing priorities through outstanding time management skills
• Ability to work worldwide in a multi-cultural environment.

Required qualifications & experience:

• (Bachelor Degree) in Business or a relevant industry related discipline
• Extensive experience successfully overseeing account management and or / sales teams in a software solutions business

On offer is a highly competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to learn from the best in the business