Head of UK Sales Operations

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of UK Sales Operations to spearhead the UK sales and business strategy for a large-scale electrical manufacturing organisation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical sales, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with global teams. This role offers competitive remuneration and an opportunity to make a substantial impact in the market.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Inclusive company culture

Opportunity to lead growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales within the electrical manufacturing sector.
• Experience in creating and delivering a sales strategy for electrical products.
• Ability to work independently with support from the parent company.

Responsibilities

• Understand the range of products available for the UK market.
• Create and deliver the sales and market development strategy.
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Technical Sales Experience

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

• 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.

Job Description

· 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

A successful Head of UK Sales Operations should have:

· 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.