Head of Sales

Astute People; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering group in Darlaston is seeking a Head of Sales to lead growth strategies in the Nuclear and Defence sectors. The role demands a strong technical sales background and offers competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance, annual leave, and a pension scheme. If you are a proactive leader with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply to join a dynamic team where integrity and collaboration are key values.

Benefits

Car allowance (£5,000-£6,000 approx.)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)

Travel and accommodation expenses

Qualifications

• Strong background in technical sales with demonstrable success in major contracts.
• Experience with engineered products or precision components is required.
• Ability to work independently in a driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute growth strategy for Nuclear & Defence.
• Win new customers and expand key accounts.
• Map markets and develop strong commercial pipelines.
• Lead with customer visits and collaboration across operations.
• Support cultural integration post-merger with fresh ideas.

Skills

Technical sales experience in Nuclear and/or Defence sectors

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Strong commercial acumen

Proactive and self-managing approach

Job description

Overview

Astute's team is partnering with Lonestar Hydrobolt, a market-leading engineering group supplying high-integrity fasteners and precision components to global Nuclear and Defence customers, to recruit a Head of Sales who will drive commercial strategy, secure major contracts, and accelerate growth across the business.

The Head of Sales role comes with a competitive salary (DOE), a car allowance, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, a company pension scheme, and a range of additional benefits.

If you're an experienced technical sales leader with a strong track record in the Nuclear and / or Defence sectors and want to join a forward-thinking organisation where commercial drive, integrity and collaboration sit at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Head of Sales role

Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, you will :

• Deliver and execute the growth strategy for Nuclear & Defence across Lonestar Hydrobolt's product portfolio.
• Win new customers and expand existing key accounts.
• Map markets, identify opportunities and develop strong commercial pipelines.
• Lead from the front with regular customer visits and time spent on-site (approx. 2-3 days per week).
• Work collaboratively across UK and international operations to offer fully integrated group solutions.
• Operate with autonomy: manage your diary, drive activity, and provide clear reporting.
• Support cultural integration post-merger by bringing fresh ideas and constructive challenge.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with :

• A strong background in technical sales within the Nuclear and / or Defence sectors (essential).
• Demonstrable success winning and managing major contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to judge opportunity value and profitability.
• Experience in engineered products, manufacturing, or precision components.
• The ability to work independently and at pace in a driven commercial environment.

Personal skills

The Head of Sales role would suit someone with :

• A proactive, driven, and self-managing approach.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A balance of strategic vision and hands-on commercial execution.
• A respectful, collaborative style and confidence working alongside technical teams.

Salary and benefits of the Head of Sales role

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance (£5,000-£6,000 approx.)
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Travel and accommodation expenses

Additional company benefits

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.