General Manager Hydco

OLIVER VALVES LIMITED; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

Oliver Valves Limited seeks an experienced General Manager Hydco to develop and manage worldwide sales of the Hydco valve range. You will oversee current and new distributors, expanding reach and profitability across markets, with a focus on strategic partnerships and best-in-class service.

You will lead commercial negotiations, support new product development, and analyze sales performance, aligning with market trends in hydrogen and carbon capture sectors.

Qualifications

• Valves product knowledge essential.
• Strong engineering background in related products.
• Experience or knowledge of distribution networks in industrial valve sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales of Oliver Hydcovalves product range worldwide.
• Manage current and new distribution channels to increase revenue and focus on Oliver Hydco products.
• Appoint new distributors meeting company requirements and track project opportunities to orders.

Skills

Valves product knowledge

Engineering background

Distributor network

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or instrumentation engineering

Job description

General Manager Hydco

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to join our Oliver Hydcovalves company to develop and manage sales of Oliver Hydcovalves entire product range of Valves in the specified territory, for the Oliver Hydcovalves.

About Us

We are a family-owned global company that produces ultra critical valves for the worlds oil, gas and hydrogen industries, where exceptional quality and on time delivery is critical.

With operations spanning the UK, Dubai, Malaysia and India, and a world-class R&D centre in Knutsford, we have ambitious plans to grow beyond our £100m turnover.

Our business model is to sub-contract our components, then assemble at our facilities in Knutsford and Chennai. Our culture is agile, entrepreneurial and decisive. There are no layers of bureaucracy, endless committees or slow-moving approval processes. We value common sense, accountability and action.

The Role:

To develop and manage sales of Oliver Hydcovalves entire product range of Valves worldwide.

Manage current and new distribution channels in each country, to ensure focus on Oliver Hydco products and increase overall revenue year on year.

To appoint new distributors, meeting the companys requirements.

Successfully track and convert all project opportunities into orders for Oliver.

Negotiate commercial contracts and terms, with a strong focus on improving profitability and increasing margins.

Support the development of new products to market.

Review sales track record in technical product.

Work with key end users to develop and implement specification around the Hydco range.

Who We Are Looking For:

Bachelors degree in mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering - additional qualifications are an advantage

Product knowledge in valves is essential, alongside a strong engineering background in associated products.

Strong knowledge of the Hydrogen and Carbon Capture market.

Remuneration & Package

We offer a competitive package based on experience.