Sales Director

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. seeks a Sales Director to shape and execute a long-term sales and business development strategy for a leading UK engineering manufacturer. You will lead major bids, forge strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth across defence, marine, energy and industrial sectors.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering/manufacturing, a proven track record selling complex engineered solutions, and strong stakeholder influence at board level, with international exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer or equivalent industry experience.
• 15+ years within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Strong background selling complex engineered products or technical solutions.
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and board-level decision makers.
• Strong business development and strategic sales experience.
• International sales exposure would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of long-term sales & business development strategy.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of high-value opportunities and secure new customers.
• Lead major bids and commercial negotiations; develop relationships with OEMs, Tier 1s, EPCs and stakeholders.
• Identify new market opportunities including defence, marine, nuclear and energy sectors; represent the business nationally and internationally.

Education

Degree qualified engineer or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Are you a Sales Director, Head of Sales, or senior Business Development Director with a proven track record of driving growth within the engineering, manufacturing, defence, marine, energy, or industrial sectors?

A well-established UK engineering manufacturer is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to appoint a commercially focused Sales Director to lead its future business development strategy and identify the next generation of strategic opportunities.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to drive revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, and expand into new markets.

The Opportunity

• Developing and executing the company's long-term sales strategy and business development strategy
• Building a sustainable pipeline of high-value opportunities
• Securing new customers across engineering and industrial markets
• Leading major bids and commercial negotiations
• Developing relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 organisations, EPC contractors, and key industry stakeholders
• Identifying new market opportunities and emerging technologies
• Supporting future product development and manufacturing investment plans
• Representing the business nationally and internationally

Target Markets

The business is looking to expand further within:

• Defence
• Commercial Marine
• Nuclear
• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• Renewable Energy
• Hydrogen
• Oil & Gas
• High Integrity Manufacturing
• Fluid Control & Engineered Systems

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified engineer or equivalent industry experience
• 15+ years within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
• Strong background selling complex engineered products or technical solutions
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and board-level decision makers
• Strong business development and strategic sales experience
• International sales exposure would be advantageous

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Engineering Manufacturing
• Valves
• Flow Control Systems
• Pressure Systems
• Power Generation
• Nuclear
• Marine
• Defence
• Oil & Gas

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering manufacturer at a pivotal stage of its journey. The successful Sales Director will play a key role in shaping future growth, entering new markets, developing strategic partnerships, and influencing the long-term direction of the business.