Sales Director

Best Selection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instruments company is seeking a Sales Director to own and drive a global sales strategy. The role requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in the scientific instruments industry, possessing strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing annual forecasts, collaborating with the Board, and overseeing international sales teams. This opportunity offers the chance to make high-level commercial decisions and significantly impact business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the scientific instruments industry.
• Strong track record in managing international sales teams and export operations.
• Experienced Sales Director or Senior Sales Leader in a technical organisation.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive a global sales strategy using strategic and commercial leadership.
• Collaborate with the Board to make high-level commercial decisions.
• Develop and manage annual sales forecasts, strategic plans and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Job description

Sales Director- Scientific Instruments

Our scientific instruments client is seeking a Sales Director.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive a global sales strategy using strategic and commercial leadership
• Drive sales performance and profitability in international branches, and drive sales and market expansion in local (and diversified) sales divisions
• Collaborate with the Board to make high-level commercial decisions
• Develop and manage annual sales forecasts, strategic plans and budgets with regional teams and hold full turnover and P&L responsibility
• Set and monitor lead generation and sales targets with the Marketing Conduct commercial performance analysis and implement strategies to maximise turnover and profitability. Oversee commercial product management
• Lead 6 senior country managers and oversee 40+ international sales
• Oversee international trade show participation and industry events

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experienced Sales Director or Senior Sales Leader in a technical organisation
• 10+ years of experience in the scientific instruments industry
• Strong track record in managing international sales teams and export operations
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Happy to travel internationally on a monthly basis