Sales Director

Mercury Hampton; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Director to drive national commercial growth in the pumps and MRO sector. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing sales team, shape commercial strategy, and impact a rapidly expanding organization. The candidate should have strong commercial acumen, leadership experience, and a track record in technical sales. A competitive salary package with incentives and benefits is offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

Health Insurance

Pension

Holidays

Performance based Bonus

Success Incentives

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading national or regional sales functions.
• Strong commercial acumen with sustainable revenue growth track record.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national sales strategy.
• Lead and mentor regional sales teams.
• Identify and pursue new market segments.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure profitability.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Marketing

SAAS

Management Experience

Revenue Management

Salesforce

Negotiation

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 businesss 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 companys 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.

Whats 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 !

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Sales Experience
• Direct Sales
• Marketing
• SAAS
• Hotel Experience
• Management Experience
• Revenue Management
• Salesforce
• Sales Management
• Enterprise Sales
• Negotiation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 90000 - 150000