Global Sales Director

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Global Sales Director for a respected organisation in the components sector within the UK. This role involves defining and executing the growth vision while leading the senior sales team and developing strategic customer partnerships. Candidates must have a proven track record in driving sales growth in high-volume environments and relevant industry experience. This position promises significant influence over company direction and a competitive package.

Benefits

Bonus

Executive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth in high-volume environments.
• Experience within fasteners, Category 'C' components, or related sectors.
• Success in leading international or multi-site sales organisations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the growth vision for the business.
• Set and execute the global sales and commercial strategy.
• Lead a senior sales team, creating a high-performance culture.
• Own and develop key strategic and global customer relationships.
• Drive sales forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

Market Capitalization

Relationship Building

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Reporting to Managing Director Fasteners / Category ’C’ Components

Location: Flexible

Package: c. 100,000 + Bonus + Executive Benefits

Our client is a highly respected and product‑centric organisation operating within the high‑volume components sector. As part of an ambitious growth agenda, the business is seeking a Global Sales Director, offering significant influence over the direction of the business. The successful candidate will lead the global sales function and develop strategic customer partnerships.

The role:

As Global Sales Director, you will define and deliver the growth vision for the business, driving sustainable development across core and emerging markets while ensuring close alignment between sales, supply chain and operational capability.

Key responsibilities:

• Set and execute the global sales and commercial strategy, aligned to long‑term growth objectives
• Provide leadership to a senior sales team, creating a high‑performance, accountable culture
• Own and develop key strategic and global customer relationships
• Identify and capitalise on new markets, sectors and channel opportunities
• Drive rigorous sales forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting at executive level
• Contribute to strategic decisions around pricing, service models, investment and growth initiatives

The person:

• A senior leader with a proven track record of driving growth in high‑volume environments
• Experience within fasteners, Category ’C’ components or a closely aligned sector
• Demonstrated success leading international or multi‑site sales organisations
• Commercially astute, strategic and credible
• Comfortable shaping strategy and leading execution
• A confident influencer with strong leadership presence and relationship‑building capability

Why apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a critical, globally focused sales function within a growing, ambitious organisation. Offering genuine influence, autonomy and long‑term impact. To apply in confidence, please submit your CV and quote job reference 10230.