Sales Director

GRTS; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international business is seeking a Sales & Service Director to lead its UK division. This role offers full P&L responsibility and the opportunity to manage a 15-person team. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in sales or general management, strong commercial skills, and a background in industrial equipment. You will have autonomy in leading operations and play a key role in shaping the future of a high-performing team.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Autonomy to lead UK operations

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in sales and/or general management roles.
• Background in industrial equipment, process industries, or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK Sales & Service team (15 staff).
• Drive business growth and operational performance.
• Manage all aspects of the UK business – sales, service, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Job description

GRTS is recruiting on behalf of a world-renowned business generating over €8 billion in annual revenue. Known for their premium brand reputation and high-quality processing lines, their equipment delivers market-leading efficiency and productivity to clients worldwide.

In this role, you’ll lead their UK division as Sales & Service Director, effectively the UK General Manager, with full P&L ownership and leadership responsibility for a 15-person team. This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with operational delivery, working independently while reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Feed & Biofuel.

What’s on Offer:

• £80,000 – £90,000 base salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Autonomy to lead UK operations
• Full P&L responsibility
• Opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing, established UK team

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the UK Sales & Service team (15 staff)
• Drive business growth and operational performance
• Manage all aspects of the UK business – sales, service, and operations
• Report directly to SVP, contributing to the wider EMEA strategy

Ideal Profile:

• Proven leadership experience in sales and/or general management roles
• Background in industrial equipment, process industries, or related sectors
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L management experience
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style

This role offers a unique combination of strategic and operational leadership within a respected, global business. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and lead a well-established UK team, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Let’s connect for a confidential discussion.