Country Manager - UK
XD Connects
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Birmingham, England
Contract type: Full time
What You Will Be Doing
We are seeking someone with a sharp commercial mind and a passion for leadership. You should bring:
Ready to lead the next chapter of our UK growth?
Click on the “apply now” button to apply and show us why you are the right fit for XD Connects.
Tell us what drives you and how you would contribute to our success in the UK market.
Let us build something remarkable—together!
About Us
XD Connects is one of the largest corporate gift suppliers in Europe, with sales offices across Europe, a design studio in China and a state-of-the-art printing facility in Romania. The collection consists of 13 different product groups with more than 3,000 products; all in stock.
We strive for positive change by providing the best low impact gifts, which connects businesses with their employees and customers whilst minimizing the impact on the environment. As a company, our objective is to work with maximum transparency, both internally and externally. In all aspects of our business, we encourage open communication and a collaborative atmosphere.
A job at XD Connects is unlike any other you have had. You will be challenged. You will be inspired. Moreover, you will be proud. Because you will be part of something big; changing an industry for the better. 550+ colleagues will be happy to have you on board!
- Lead the UK commercial team by providing strategic direction, day-to-day coaching, and performance management
- Develop and implement a strong UK market growth plan, aligned with the company’s European objectives
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with key clients, distributors, and partners
- Drive sales and profitability through structured business development and account management
- Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and customer solutions
- Identify new market segments, products, and partnership opportunities
- Collaborate with marketing to tailor campaigns and content for the UK market
- Deliver accurate sales forecasts and market intelligence to support decision-making
- Represent XD Connects at trade fairs, networking events, and industry exhibitions in the UK
- Foster a high-performance culture in the UK team focused on customer satisfaction and long-term growth
We are seeking someone with a sharp commercial mind and a passion for leadership. You should bring:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in commercial or business development roles
- A proven track record of growing B2B markets—experience in the promotional products industry is a plus
- Experience leading teams and fostering a performance-driven culture
- Strong understanding of the UK market and distributor ecosystem
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- A hands-on, energetic, and strategic mindset
- Fulltime job in a fun, passionate and hardworking team
- A proper onboarding and coaching on the job
- A competitive salary and secondary employment conditions
- Staff discount on our products
Ready to lead the next chapter of our UK growth?
Click on the “apply now” button to apply and show us why you are the right fit for XD Connects.
Tell us what drives you and how you would contribute to our success in the UK market.
Let us build something remarkable—together!
About Us
XD Connects is one of the largest corporate gift suppliers in Europe, with sales offices across Europe, a design studio in China and a state-of-the-art printing facility in Romania. The collection consists of 13 different product groups with more than 3,000 products; all in stock.
We strive for positive change by providing the best low impact gifts, which connects businesses with their employees and customers whilst minimizing the impact on the environment. As a company, our objective is to work with maximum transparency, both internally and externally. In all aspects of our business, we encourage open communication and a collaborative atmosphere.
A job at XD Connects is unlike any other you have had. You will be challenged. You will be inspired. Moreover, you will be proud. Because you will be part of something big; changing an industry for the better. 550+ colleagues will be happy to have you on board!
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