Sales Director

Leicester Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to lead a team across the UK managing a Sales team and driving growth for a global business.
  • A leading manufacturer of innovative pumps, cleaning solutions and services
  • Seeking an experienced Sales leader to lead their UK Sales team

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in high-pressure water machinery, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for industrial cleaning, surface preparation, and maintenance. With decades of expertise and a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, our client continues to set the benchmark in the industry.

They are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Director to lead and expand our sales operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic sales plans, managing a high-performing sales team, and strengthening relationships with key clients. This role requires a visionary leader who can identify new business opportunities, optimise sales processes, and align sales strategies with business objectives.

Job Description



  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to drive business growth and market expansion.


  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.


  • Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.


  • Analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to refine sales strategies.


  • Work closely with marketing, product development, and customer service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.


  • Set and track key sales performance indicators (KPIs) and report on sales metrics.


  • Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.


  • Negotiate and close high-value contracts with customers and distributors.
  • Responsibility for UK branches and service centres.


  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sales practices.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience selling Capital Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Components, Systems, etc is essential
  • Experience managing a sales team across the UK
  • Experience selling to Construction, Marine, Agriculture, Industrial Cleaning, etc is required for this role
  • Good technical ability
  • Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

Competitive package depending on experience

Contact
Jade Morris
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6699943
Phone number
+44 113 388 9066

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jade Morris
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9066
Job reference
JN-032025-6699943