Country Manager - Engineered solutions

Consulo First; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Country Manager to oversee its UK operations. This role involves full P&L accountability and the development of commercial strategies to drive sales performance. The ideal candidate has a background in industrial or engineering sectors, proven in managing revenue and profitability. Responsibilities include leading sales teams and collaborating with global leadership to align market execution with group objectives. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially focused leader to make a significant impact on the UK market.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior sales leadership positions like Country Manager or Sales Director.
• Background in industrial, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven track record in managing revenue, margin, and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L accountability for UK sales and operational performance.
• Define and implement UK commercial and sales strategy.
• Lead and develop sales, business development, and account management teams.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

A highly respected international manufacturer of specialist engineered solutions is seeking a Country Manager to lead and grow its UK business.

The organisation is part of a financially strong global group with a long-standing reputation for innovation, product quality, and technical leadership. Its solutions are used by OEMs and industrial customers across a wide range of production, processing, and automated environments, where performance, reliability, and long-term partnership are critical.

The UK operation is a key strategic market within the group and supports a broad customer base across multiple industrial sectors. The business has a strong platform in place and is now looking for a commercially focused leader to further develop its sales performance, customer relationships, and market position.

Key responsibilities

• Full P&L, accountability for the UK sales, commercial, and operational performance including revenue, margin, and profitability
• Defining and delivering the UK commercial strategy, sales strategy, and growth plan
• Leading and developing sales, business development, account management, customer service, and sales operations teams
• Driving new business, expanding key accounts, and strengthening channel and partner performance
• Managing budgets, sales forecasting, pipeline management, and commercial reporting
• Working closely with European and global leadership to align market execution with wider group objectives
• Acting as the senior UK representative for major customers and strategic partners
• Improving sales processes, CRM usage, customer engagement, and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Country Manager, Sales Director, Commercial Director, General Manager, or senior sales leadership level
• A background within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or technically led businesses
• Proven responsibility for revenue, margin, and P&L performance
• Experience leading multi-channel sales organisations including field sales, internal sales, and account management
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking
• A track record of building teams and delivering sustainable growth

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior UK leadership role within a globally backed organisation that invests in its people, products, and long-term market development.

Please send me across an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration

All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.