Sales Director

Mercury Hampton Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private-equity-backed technical services firm is seeking an experienced Sales Director to drive national commercial growth. This role involves leading a high-performing sales team and developing strategic initiatives to enhance profitability in sectors like water and energy. Candidates should have a successful track record in technical sales, with strong leadership and commercial acumen. The position offers competitive compensation, including performance incentives, a car allowance, and benefits including health insurance and a pension.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Health Insurance

Pension

Holidays

Performance-based Bonus

Success Incentives

Qualifications

• Proven success leading sales functions in a technical engineering context.
• Strong track record of revenue growth and profitability.
• Experience in private-equity or growth-oriented businesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national sales strategies.
• Lead and mentor regional sales teams to achieve targets.
• Identify new market segments and strategic partnerships.
• Drive cross-selling within the company's offerings.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

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!