Sales Director

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

Job summary

Orion Electrotech recruits a Sales Director to lead growth in engineering, manufacturing, defence, marine, energy and industrial sectors.

You will develop long-term sales and business development strategies, build a high-value pipeline, win major bids, and represent the business nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Background selling complex engineered products or technical solutions.
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and board-level decision makers.
• International sales exposure would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the 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 stakeholders.
• Representing the business nationally and internationally.

Skills

Strategic sales

Business development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

International sales

Education

Engineering degree

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

As Sales Director, you will be responsible for:

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.