Sales Director

JT Recruit Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Sales Director based in Loughborough, UK. This position requires overseeing P&L management, developing market strategies, and maintaining strong relationships with customers. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering and a hands-on approach. This full-time role offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in LV/MV electrical protection and distribution.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Proven track record in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for P&L, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Direct office and warehouse procedures.
• Maintain and build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Technical background

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Hands-on mentality

Team spirit

Excellent digital skills

Education

Education in electrical engineering or similar

Tools

SAGE ERP software

Job description

Sales Director required for my client, who has a base in Loughborough

Full time, permanent role

Main Duties

Responsible for P&L, compliance and corporate governance

Reports to the supervisory board and prepares the presidents report for annual meetings

Focus on marketing and sellingproducts in the assigned territory, including frequent customer visits and visibly representing at trade shows and events

Develop and maintain an opportunity pipeline and communicate with the head officein Germany

Formulate market requirements in a structured and concise manner

Maintain and build strong customer relationships

Oversee and direct local staff

Direct office and warehouse procedures and policies

Improve, implement and control ERP-System Processes

Send monthly figures to Germany

Requirements and personal profile

Technical background and education in electrical engineering (or similar) and industry experience in the areas of LV / MV electrical protection and distribution

Hands‑on mentality and self‑motivated. More entrepreneur than manager with the ability and track record to work on own initiative

Strong communication skills, a high level of personal responsibility and a confident manner towards internal and external stakeholders

Structured, proactive and goal‑oriented way of working with a high degree of implementation strength and team spirit

Excellent digital skills and familiarity with software assisted processes in ERP systems (knowledge of SAGE is an advantage)