Global Sales Manager Cutting Tools

JR United Kingdom; Washington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing cutting tools seeks a Global Sales Manager to lead their sales efforts, focusing on customer satisfaction and strategic growth in Europe. The role requires extensive travel, strong sales skills, and a proactive approach to client management.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven top sales performer with an extensive track record.
• 5+ years of sales experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth strategies balancing financial objectives with customer satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities through market research and analysis.
• Foster and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Skills

Client-focused

Proactive

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Job description

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Global Sales Manager Cutting Tools, Washington

Client:

Posithread

Location:

Washington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Posithread was established in 1986 to manufacture and grind carbide inserts specifically for the threading market. Over the last ten years, Posithread has expanded, introducing new threading product lines and now incorporates the manufacture of Oilfield Premium Threads under License to VAM, JFE, TENARIS, and NIPPON STEEL. Our inserts are designed and manufactured on site by highly trained grinding technicians using state-of-the-art 5-axis profile grinders. We are now looking to expand our manufacturing capabilities beyond threading products.

We are seeking a driven, experienced sales professional to join the Posithread team to lead global sales efforts for our current and expanding range of cutting tools and services.

You will be a skilled account manager, a new business hunter, and technically knowledgeable within cutting tools and CNC machining. Success will require a strong commercial understanding and patience and tenacity to negotiate exclusive partnerships working collaboratively with country partners and distributors. Your main success measure will be growing our relationships and business mainly within Europe, with some additional markets when opportunities arise. You will also help develop our product ranges by sharing your experience and identifying new manufacturing opportunities.

This position is based in the United Kingdom; however, extensive travel will be required, approximately 50% UK-based, working remotely and on-site, and 50% traveling within Europe and beyond to engage with customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement growth strategies balancing financial objectives with customer satisfaction
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities through market research and analysis
• Arrange and conduct business meetings with potential clients
• Present and promote company products/services with a consultative approach
• Create and deliver customized proposals addressing client needs
• Maintain detailed sales pipelines, revenue, and client interactions
• Provide responsive after-sales support and maintain high client satisfaction
• Foster and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers at national distributor levels
• Create and deliver presentations on new products and services
• Assist in the development of our product range
• Promote Posithread at global exhibitions

Qualifications:

• Proven top sales performer with an extensive track record
• 5+ years of sales experience
• Client-focused
• Proactive with entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and leverage relationships internally and externally
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable
• Creative problem solver with a solutions-oriented mindset

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package