Sales Director

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Engineers is seeking a Sales Director to lead the Industrial Water Treatment platform, setting the sales strategy and building a high-performing team. You will drive growth, manage budgets, and ensure profitability across the business.

You will lead UK and international sales activities, build strategic partnerships, and present forecasts to the board. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas is required, with Derby as a base when not travelling.

Qualifications

• Proven record of delivering business growth in Industrial Water Treatment.
• Experience with a global customer base is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident presenter.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the platform’s sales strategy, budgets and business plans.
• Lead and develop a team of Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers.
• Win orders that meet gross margin and P&L targets.
• Build diverse customer base and strong strategic partnerships.
• Manage and grow a network of UK and international sales agents.
• Present forecasts, analysis and GAP analysis to the board.
• Oversee cost estimates and proposals, and collaborate with marketing to raise the platform’s profile.
• Attend customer meetings in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Skills

Growth track record

Commercial acumen

Presenting to board

Team leadership

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing qualification

Job description

Echelon Engineers is recruiting for a growing engineering and manufacturing client. They need a Sales Director to lead their Industrial Water Treatment platform, set its sales strategy and build a high-performing team.

The Role

• Set and deliver the platform’s sales strategy, budgets and business plans
• Lead and develop a team of Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers
• Win orders that meet or exceed gross margin and P&L targets
• Build a diverse customer base and strong strategic partnerships
• Manage and grow a network of UK and international sales agents
• Present forecasts, analysis and GAP analysis to the board
• Oversee cost estimates and proposals, and work with marketing to raise the platform’s profile
• Attend customer meetings in the UK, Europe and further afield

About You

• Proven record of delivering business growth in the Industrial Water Treatment sector
• Engineering or manufacturing background
• Experience with a global customer base
• Strong commercial acumen and a confident presenter
• Business, Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (Diploma level or equivalent experience)
• Experience in related sectors is a plus, such as heat exchangers and pressure vessels, carbon capture, hydrogen, energy recovery, gas turbines or nuclear

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel in the UK and overseas, sometimes frequently
• Commutable to Derby (office-based when not travelling)