Sales Director

Mercury Hampton Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services firm in the UK seeks an experienced Sales Director to drive national growth. This pivotal role requires proven sales leadership in the technical engineering or MRO sector. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies, mentor sales teams, and engage key clients. The package includes competitive compensation with performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

Health Insurance

Pension

Performance based Bonus

Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading national or regional sales functions in technical engineering or MRO services.
• Experienced in fast-paced, private-equity-backed environments.
• Deep understanding of industrial markets including water and energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national sales strategy.
• Lead and mentor a regional sales team to exceed revenue targets.
• Identify new market segments and strategic partnerships.
• Drive cross-selling opportunities within the company.
• Collaborate with other departments on profitability targets.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Sales Director

Location: UK (National remit)

Reports to: Managing Director

Sector: Pumps, Rotating Equipment & MRO Services

Target Markets: Water, Commercial, Industrial, HVAC

Overview

A dynamic, private-equity-backed leader in the pumps and MRO ( Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul ) sector is seeking an experienced Sales Director to drive national commercial growth. With an ambitious expansion strategy and a strong technical heritage, the business is scaling rapidly across key industrial markets and investing heavily in both talent and infrastructure.

This is a pivotal appointment, offering the opportunity to lead a high-performing sales team, shape commercial strategy, and position the business as the partner of choice for critical rotating equipment solutions across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national sales strategy aligned with the business’s rapid growth objectives and PE-led value creation plan.
• Lead, coach and mentor regional sales teams (15+ Sales Team) to exceed revenue and margin targets.
• Identify and pursue new market segments, major accounts, and strategic partnerships across industrial and utilities sectors.
• Drive cross-selling opportunities within the company’s wider engineering and service offerings.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering and Finance to ensure commercial bids, tenders, and contracts align with profitability targets.
• Introduce and embed sales performance metrics, CRM governance, and data-led decision making.
• Represent the business with key clients, industry bodies, and at sector events to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
• Report commercial performance to the Board and PE stakeholders, providing clear insight into pipeline development and growth levers.

Candidate Profile

• Proven success in leading national or regional sales functions within a technical engineering, pumps, or MRO services environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking combined with hands-on leadership and team-building ability.
• Experienced in working within a fast-paced, private-equity or growth-oriented business.
• Deep understanding of industrial markets, including water, energy, manufacturing, and process industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally to support teams and engage with key clients.

What’s on Offer

• Leadership role in a high-growth, PE-backed technical services business with national scale.
• Competitive package including performance-related incentives and equity participation potential.
• The opportunity to shape commercial strategy and leave a lasting impact on a rapidly expanding organisation.
• Benefits package includes : Car / Car Allowance, Health Insurance, Pension, Holidays, Performance based Bonus & success Incentives

For more Details, contact Charlie Austin at Mercury Hampton on 01925 937311!