Sales Director

JT Recruit; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Sales Director based in Loughborough to oversee P&L, compliance, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in electrical engineering, strong communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This full-time, permanent position involves building customer relationships and representing the company at trade shows. Candidates should demonstrate hands-on experience and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Technical background and education in electrical engineering required.
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills necessary for stakeholder interactions.
• Structured and goal-oriented work approach needed.
• Familiarity with digital software processes crucial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for P&L, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Reports to the supervisory board and prepares annual reports.
• Focus on marketing and selling products in the territory.
• Develop and maintain an opportunity pipeline.
• Direct office and warehouse procedures and policies.

Skills

Technical background in electrical engineering

Strong communication skills

Strong initiative and hands-on mentality

Familiarity with ERP systems

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Education in electrical engineering or similar

Tools

SAGE software knowledge

Job description

Sales Director required for my client, who has a base in Loughborough

Full time, permanent role

Main Duties

• Responsible for P&L, compliance and corporate governance
• Reports to the supervisory board and prepares the “president’s report” for annual meetings
• Focus on marketing and selling products in the assigned territory, including frequent customer visits and visibly representing at trade shows and events
• Develop and maintain an opportunity pipeline and communicate with the head office in Germany
• Formulate market requirements in a structured and concise manner
• Maintain and build strong customer relationships
• Oversee and direct local staff
• Direct office and warehouse procedures and policies
• Improve, implement and control ERP-System Processes
• Send monthly figures to Germany

Requirements and personal profile

• Technical background and education in electrical engineering (or similar) and industry experience in the areas of LV / MV electrical protection and distribution
• Hands‑on mentality and self‑motivated. More entrepreneur than manager with the ability and track record to work on own initiative
• Strong communication skills, a high level of personal responsibility and a confident manner towards internal and external stakeholders
• Structured, proactive and goal-oriented way of working with a high degree of implementation strength and team spirit
• Excellent digital skills and familiarity with software assisted processes in ERP systems (knowledge of SAGE is an advantage)