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🚨 Exciting New Opportunity: Group Sales Director at a Leading IoT Technology Provider 🌍 Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? 📈 Our client, a private-equity backed market-leading IoT solutions provider, is hiring a dynamic Group Sales Director to build, coach and lead a sales team across Europe. 🚀 What's in it for You? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in the IoT sector, leading a high-performing team in a rapidly scaling business. This is more than just a leadership role—it's a chance to build significant wealth through a generous equity stake, tied to the company's ambitious PE-backed growth plans. 🎯 About the Company: A rapidly expanding, private equity-backed international business with operations in the UK and Europe. Innovators with millions of global IoT connections and a reputation for award-winning technology. Experts in delivering world-class IoT solutions to industries where reliability is essential. A team of 300 professionals, growing rapidly through strategic acquisitions and innovation. 💼 The Role: As Group Sales Director, you will: ✅ Develop and execute sales strategies for IoT solutions. ✅ Drive revenue growth across diverse European markets. ✅ Lead regional Sales Directors and Business Development teams. ✅ Be a key player in shaping the company's growth trajectory. Ready to seize this transformative opportunity? Let's talk! 🌟 #SalesLeadership #IoT #TechCareers

💡 Embrace Failure: The Key to Innovation and Growth 🚀 🎯 What sets exceptional leaders apart? Their mindset: 1️⃣ Don't fear failure ❌: It's inevitable and essential for growth and innovation. 2️⃣ Pursue goals relentlessly 🏆: Stay focused and determined, even when setbacks occur. 3️⃣ Fail, learn, and grow 🌱: Use every challenge as a stepping stone to success. 💡 How do you approach failure in your leadership journey? Let's share perspectives in the comments! 🎥 Watch this clip for inspiration on embracing failure as part of the path to innovation and growth. 👉 Craving more insights? Subscribe to The Inside Job for tips on leadership, scaling, and achieving excellence. Hashtags: #LeadershipMindset 💡 #Innovation 🚀 #GrowthStrategies 🌱 #FailForward 💪 #BusinessSuccess 📈 #Resilience 🏆

🎯 Diagnosing Success: Why Talent Matters Most 💡 👥 What's the first thing to check when diagnosing a function? It's not tools, processes, or even products—it's the people. 1️⃣ Right talent is critical: Even the best systems and products fail without the right team to drive them. 2️⃣ Structures and processes come second: People-first ensures those systems achieve their full potential. 3️⃣ Talent drives effectiveness: Without it, even world-class resources fall short. 💡 What's your approach to ensuring you have the right talent in place? Share your strategies in the comments! 🎥 Watch this clip for insights on how talent forms the foundation for organizational success. 👉 Want more on diagnosing functions and building teams? Subscribe to The Inside Job for leadership strategies that work. Hashtags: #TalentFirst 👥 #LeadershipStrategies 🎯 #TeamSuccess 💡 #BusinessGrowth 🚀 #ScalingUp 📈 #PeopleMatter 🌟

🎯 Diagnosing Success: Why Talent Matters Most 💡 👥 What’s the first thing to check when diagnosing a function? It’s not tools, processes, or even products - it’s the people. 1️⃣ Right talent is critical: Even the best systems and products fail without the right team to drive them. 2️⃣ Structures and processes come second: People-first ensures those systems achieve their full potential. 3️⃣ Talent drives effectiveness: Without it, even world-class resources fall short. 💡 What’s your approach to ensuring you have the right talent in place? Share your strategies in the comments! 🎥 Watch this clip for insights on how talent forms the foundation for organizational success. 👉 Want more on diagnosing functions and building teams? Subscribe to The Inside Job for leadership strategies that work. Hashtags: #TalentFirst 👥 #LeadershipStrategies 🎯 #TeamSuccess 💡 #BusinessGrowth 🚀 #ScalingUp 📈 #PeopleMatter 🌟

Interesting HBR article: Successful Private Equity Firms Manage Talent Differently Private equity is evolving. With longer holding periods, complex deals, and rising interest rates, operational performance now drives twice the value creation of deal-making. And what's the key? Talent. 69% of PE and portfolio leaders say talent is the #1 factor for success—outpacing operational efficiency and growth. Forward-thinking firms are moving beyond lip service with strategies like: 🔹 Integrating human capital into deal planning 🔹 Elevating leadership development 🔹 Embracing succession planning at all levels The era of "PE Talent 2.0" is here. Learn how top firms are turning people into their greatest asset. #PrivateEquity #TalentManagement #Leadership

"a PE executive needs to be equally skilled at the arts of transformation and operation" If you want to understand how Private Equity views and manages portfolio talent, this is a good read.

💡 Learning From Experts: The Key to Strategic Leadership 🌟 🎯 What's the best way to tackle challenges? Seek insights from the experts. 1️⃣ Listen to success stories 🏆: Understand what has worked well in the past. 2️⃣ Learn from failures ❌: Dive into what didn't work and why - it's just as important. 3️⃣ Incorporate diverse perspectives 🌍: Gain insights from a wide range of sources to shape better decisions. 💡 Who do you turn to for expert advice in your industry? Have you found that listening to both wins and setbacks creates better outcomes? Let's discuss in the comments! 🎥 Watch this insightful clip to see how diverse input can lead to optimal strategies. 👉 Enjoy leadership advice? Subscribe to The Inside Job - your guide to effective leadership and scaling strategies. Hashtags: #LeadershipInsights 💡 #StrategicThinking 📈 #Innovation 🌟 #BusinessGrowth 🚀 #DiversePerspectives 🌍 #SuccessMindset 💪

Christmas has come early for all sales leaders and scale-up specialists - yes, edition 3 of The Inside Job is now out! This November/December edition includes: Ryan Henshaw interviews the amazing Rhys Thomas, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Totalmobile, who has built an exceptional career leading global sales initiatives and scaling SaaS businesses. Rhys reveals actionable strategies for building high-performing teams, navigating leadership challenges, and driving customer-centric innovation. Will Johnston delves into Herringbone's Revenue Leadership Assessment Framework (RLAF) to share details of how you can take a more scientific approach to sales leadership hiring. Look out for the unusual insights Will discovered when building the framework, such as which characteristics and behaviours you should look for - and which to ignore. Another case study from a recent placement, where we outline the challenges of the search, our approach to overcome them, and the key learnings and takeaways you can use when making your next hire. Behind the scenes with Herringbone as we gear up for the big push in 2025, including a sneak peek at who we've got lined up for January's feature interview. How exciting! Enjoy this edition, and please subscribe, share, and send us your comments. #SaaSGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveHiring #BusinessGrowth #GrowthStrategies

🚀 Unlocking Growth: Balance Short-Term Wins & Long-Term Vision 🌟 ⚖️ Struggling to scale and grow? Here’s how great leaders turn obstacles into opportunities: 1️⃣ Deliver short-term results 📊: Meet today’s goals while keeping stakeholders confident. 2️⃣ Invest in the future 🌱: Focus on innovation, culture, and infrastructure to ensure long-term success. 3️⃣ Align your team 🤝: Create clarity around both immediate needs and the bigger picture. 💡 What do you think is the most important leadership trait during rapid growth? Have you seen these approaches work in your own experience? Let’s discuss in the comments! 🎥 Take a moment to watch this clip—it’s full of practical insights for anyone navigating growth. 👉 Enjoy learning from leaders? Subscribe to The Inside Job - our newsletter on leadership, scaling, and driving growth. #BusinessGrowth 🚀 #LeadershipStrategies 💡 #ScalingUp 📈 #Innovation 🌟 #TeamAlignment 🤝 #SuccessMindset 🏆

Our third monthly newsletter is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to feature none other than Rhys Thomas from TotalMobile! Nearly three years ago, we had the privilege of conducting the search for TotalMobile's Chief Revenue Officer, a role Rhys stepped into with passion and purpose. Since then, his impact has been nothing short of transformational. In this edition, Rhys shares powerful insights on scaling teams and driving sales growth—lessons learned from his incredible journey and proven success. Stay tuned for an inspiring read that we're sure will resonate with leaders striving to elevate their teams and achieve sustainable growth. #ExecutiveSearch #ScalingForSuccess #SalesLeadership #PrivateEquity #Newsletter Make sure you're subscribed! 📩