Global Sales Director

1492 Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME UK-based manufacturer is seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead global sales strategy, manage diverse teams, and drive growth. This high-impact role requires proven sales leadership, experience in engineering solutions sales, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Strategic influence in a growing international business

Innovative work environment

Hybrid working

Culture valuing innovation and integrity

Competitive salary and package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global sales leadership and strategy development.
• Experience in product and solutions sales covering engineering application.
• Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team across internal sales, technical engagement, logistics, and business development.
• Define and execute global sales strategy for international markets.
• Manage projects in a consultative, solution-oriented sales environment.

Skills

Global sales leadership

Team development

Market share growth

Customer value delivery

Job description

Overview

Sales Director - Global B2B Strategy & Leadership
Hybrid - UK Head Office (Suffolk)

Are you a commercially astute leader with a passion for driving global sales growth? If so, our client - a leading SME UK-based manufacturer of specialist technical products, is seeking an experienced Sales Director to take ownership of its commercial strategy and lead a high-performing sales function globally and shape the next phase of strategic expansion.

This is a high-impact role for a results-driven professional who thrives on building market share, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer value across diverse sectors.

What's in it for you?

• Strategic influence in a growing international business
• Work in an innovative and pragmatic environment
• Hybrid working with regular collaboration at the UK head office
• A culture that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and package

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team across internal sales, technical engagement, logistics, and business development.
• Define and execute global sales strategy—60% of turnover comes from international markets across 100+ countries.
• Manage a range of project sizes in a consultative, solution-oriented sales environment.
• Work in partnership with a lean, entrepreneurial leadership team, contributing to wider business strategy.
• Have some previous experience in product and solutions sales covering engineering application.

About the business / Context

The business has recently transitioned from independent ownership to group backing and is poised for its next stage of strategic growth. With a strong track record in infrastructure and export excellence, it remains operationally agile.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Proven experience in global sales leadership and strategy development.
• Experience in product and solutions sales covering engineering application.
• Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.