European Sales Director

England Permanent £100,000 - £105,000 per year View Job Description
Sales Director with full P&L responsibility covering Europe. Customer groups include Tier 1 Defence primes. Can come from a prime and live anywhere in Europe.The sale is solution in technically led although the sales leader will need to lean more towards the commercial end of the spectrum.
  • Sales Director - solution based engineering company - Defence & Aerospace
  • Based anywhere in Europe - exciting sales lead with full P&L

About Our Client

Long time established global player in a high value mission critical domain space. Niche offering but very much a high demand requirement.Very well run and culturally engaged company who value their people. They look for like minded people that wish to secure longevity in their careers. A family feel in a corporate business.

Job Description

The European Sales Director.

Seeking a proactive and dynamic Sales Director to drive growth and enhance the performance of the sales team. This role involves managing and redirecting a team of sales professionals, establishing effective sales behaviours, and focusing on expanding our presence in the defence sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sales Growth: Revitalise and grow sales, particularly in the defence sector.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and redirect the sales team to improve performance and establish effective behaviours.
  • Long Sales Cycles: Navigate and manage sales.
  • Client Diversification: Maintain a balanced revenue spread
  • Strategic Selling: Sell engineered offerings but keeping the commercial edge within the sales process.

The Successful Applicant

The European Sales Director will

  • Extensive background in engineering ideally within the Defence sector.
  • Leadership: Proven track record of leading and motivating sales teams.
  • Industry Focus: Preferably with experience in the defence sector, though aerospace experience is also valuable.
  • Location: UK or Europe -( English language is essential)
  • Skills: Expertise in selling with long sales cycles.
  • MBA or equivalent business degree would desirable although time served is equally attractive.
  • Happy to travel - short haul 2 to 3 day every two weeks on average.

What's on Offer

Salary and package negotiable depending on experience - it will be commensurate with the role

Contact
Robert Gilmore
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6494916
Phone number
+44 121 230 9356

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Robert Gilmore
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9356
Job reference
JN-072024-6494916