Group Sales Director

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An executive search firm is seeking a Group Sales Director to drive international growth for a leading manufacturer of precision machined components. This role requires proven senior sales leadership experience and a background in the machined components industry. The director will develop strategies for sustained revenue growth, lead a sales team, and manage key customer relationships. A competitive salary of £85,000 - £90,000, along with executive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior sales leadership with measurable results.
• Background in machined components industry required.
• Successful track record managing international distributors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy for growth.
• Accelerate international sales through distribution.
• Lead and coach the sales team for high performance.
• Produce sales plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage key customer relationships and reporting.

Skills

Senior sales leadership

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Job description

High Volume Precision Machined Components | Multi-Site Business | International Markets via Distribution Channels

Location: West Midlands (International travel required)

Salary: c.£85,000 - £90,000 basic + executive benefits + car

The opportunity

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-volume precision-machined components is seeking an exceptional Group Sales Director to drive international growth through distribution channels, expand global market share and maximise commercial performance. This is a senior leadership position within a multi-site organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong existing platform.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will shape commercial and sales strategy and play a pivotal role in delivering profitable, scalable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercial strategy to deliver sustained revenue and profitability growth.
• Rapidly accelerate international sales through global distribution.
• Lead, manage and coach the sales team, driving high performance and a customer-focused culture.
• Produce detailed sales plans, budgets and forecasts for board review.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, leading high-level negotiations.
• Utilise market insights, competitive intelligence and CRM tools to guide decision-making.
• Manage key customer relationships and enhance strategic partnerships.
• Oversee commercial reporting, marketing activity and tender/bid management processes.
• Coordinate multi-site commercial activity, ensuring a unified and strategic approach.

The person

• Proven senior sales leadership experience delivering measurable revenue and market share growth.
• Background in the machined components industry within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Successful track record managing international distributors and securing major contracts.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, strategic planning and relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic and results-driven, with high levels of integrity and professionalism.

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-invested and ambitious organisation, influence future strategy at board level, and lead significant international growth within a sector-leading engineering and manufacturing environment.

How to apply

To register your interest, please submit your CV and contact details, quoting reference number 10207. All applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality