Global Sales & Distribution Manager

E3recruitment; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Brighouse seeks a Global Sales & Distribution Manager. The role involves defining a sales strategy, managing international distributors, and leveraging engineering expertise. Candidates should have a strong sales background in the oil and gas industry and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and marketing management, preferably in oil and gas.
• Experience in valve industry sales and distribution management.
• Strong ability to work across cultures and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Define a comprehensive multi-year selling strategy.
• Manage international distributors across four product lines.
• Build strong relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Sales and marketing management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Mechanical engineering background

Experience in sales and distribution management

Education

HNC qualifications

Traditional engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Global Sales & Distribution Manager required for a global leader in high-performance products for the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, and Hydrogen sectors.
Operating for 50 years, this internationally recognised organisation operates in over 150 countries, supplying engineered solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries. Due to continued growth, they are now recruiting for a Global Sales & Distribution Manager to join their team in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.

This opportunity is based in Brighouse, making it easily commutable from surrounding areas including Huddersfield, Halifax, Bradford, Wakefield, and Leeds.

Key Responsibilities of the Global Sales & Distribution Manager will include:

• Define a comprehensive multi-year selling strategy roadmap ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establishing and managing international distributors against pre-set targets across four product lines
• Leveraging technical and mechanical engineering expertise to expand into global markets
• Maintaining and managing a significant portfolio of global vendor approvals to influence end-user specifications
• Building strong relationships with clients and partners to support business growth
• Supporting commercial success across a diverse range of engineered valve products

For the role of Global Sales & Distribution Manager, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have:

• A proven track record in sales and marketing management, ideally within the oil and gas industry
• Experience in sales and distribution management in the valve industry (preferred)
• A background in mechanical engineering, including HNC qualifications and a traditional engineering apprenticeship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultures and geographies
• Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role

Salary & Benefits on offer for the Global Sales & Distribution Manager:

• Competitive salary – depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave (including flexible and statutory holidays)
• Access to Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme (post-probation)
• Excellent working conditions in a modern manufacturing environment

To apply for the Global Sales & Distribution Manager position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Lewis Lynch at E3 Recruitment for more information.