Global Sales Director

Parkinson | Lee Executive Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Global Sales Director to drive international sales growth for a global engineering group. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in the automotive or aerospace sectors, responsible for shaping sales strategies and managing a high-performing team. The position offers a competitive executive package and the chance to influence a significant growth trajectory.

Benefits

Competitive executive package

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Extensive international experience in sales leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of automotive or aerospace sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across multiple business units.
• Drive performance with full P&L responsibility.
• Identify new revenue opportunities in emerging markets.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Sales Growth

P&L Management

Team Development

Market Expansion

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Parkinson | Lee Executive Search

Sarah Lee Neesam | Partner at Parkinson Lee Executive Search | Board Member | Specialist in Commercial Leadership (Sales & Marketing) & Business…

• Do you thrive in fast paced, growth minded organisations?
• Are you a Sales Leader with experience of working within the Automotive customer base, that likes to push boundaries, diversify and drive business growth?

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are retained partners to a Global Engineering Group who are seeking to appoint a Global Sales Director. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving international sales growth, across core and diversified markets. This is a unique opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a high-performing, ambitious organisation during a significant period of growth and transformation.

The Opportunity

As Global Sales Director, you will be responsible for shaping and executing a global sales strategy that underpins the company’s £200m+ growth target. This role demands a commercial leader with strong strategic vision, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering sustained, profitable growth in complex international environments across automotive / aerospace sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities across multiple business units
• Drive performance across global markets with full P&L responsibility.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and define entry strategies for emerging markets.
• Standardise and enhance global sales processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Develop and lead a high-performing international sales team.
• Strengthen relationships with global OEMs and Tier 1 customers while expanding into new sectors.
• Oversee the integration and commercial success of new acquisitions.

The Ideal Candidate

• A strategic, commercially-minded sales leader with extensive international experience.
• Proven success leading global sales functions and delivering significant revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the automotive or aerospace manufacturing sector.
• Skilled at managing P&L, building high-performing teams, and driving change.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving global business.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking organisation with a clear, ambitious growth strategy.
• Take on a leadership role with real influence and global impact.
• Work closely with an experienced senior leadership team.
• Competitive executive package and long-term career opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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