Head of UK Sales Operations

Page Executive; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a candidate to lead the UK sales strategy for a large-scale organisation within the electrical manufacturing sector. The ideal applicant will have a proven track record in technical sales and experience in developing market strategies. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on business growth in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive company culture

Opportunity for career impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales within the electrical manufacturing sector.
• Experience of creating and delivering a sales strategy for electrical products in a new geographical market.
• Exceptional project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the range of products and which to focus on in the UK market.
• Create and deliver the UK sales and market development strategy.
• Coordinate with different departments for operational efficiency.
• Develop sales leads and build lasting relationships.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

The first UK employee of a well-established European manufacturing organisation. The opportunity to create and deliver the UK sales and business strategy.

About Our Client

This is a large-scale SME organisation with a growing global presence within the electrical manufacturing sector. The company is renowned for its commitment to operational efficiency and has a strong reputation for quality and ongoing innovation in the market.

Responsibilities

• Understand the range of products available and which products to focus on in the UK market.
• Create and deliver the sales and market development strategy.
• Coordinate with different departments in the parent organisation to ensure operational efficiency.
• Develop sales leads and build lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with the global team to ensure consistency across operations.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders within the business.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Report to the board and provide regular updates on market development and sales performance.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in technical sales within the electrical manufacturing sector.
• Experience of creating and delivering a sales strategy for electrical products in a new geographical market.
• Experience selling highly technical electrical products into manufacturers and end users.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work alone - albeit with support from the parent company.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent strategic planning abilities.
• Experience in stakeholder management.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary and package
• An inclusive company culture that values ongoing product innovation.
• The chance to make a significant impact leading the growth of the UK business for a large-scale organisation within the electrical manufacturing sector.
• We encourage talented senior sales professionals with the passion, ambition and skills to create a new market and UK business.