Sales Director

Verto People Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Director to lead their sales strategy in the industrial automation sector. This role involves managing a talented sales team while fostering relationships with key clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales management and a deep understanding of industrial automation products. With a focus on driving sales success and team performance, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading company in the field. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Bonus

High pension contribution

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales team management at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and related products.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement sales strategy for a nationwide distributor.
• Manage and develop relationships with key customers and suppliers.

Skills

Sales Management

Leadership

Relationship Management

Industrial Automation Knowledge

Process Instrumentation Knowledge

Electrical Control Gear Knowledge

Job description

Sales Director required to join a supplier of industrial automation, factory automation, process instrumentation, drives and electrical control gear. This position requires you to be based or willing to relocate to the North East.

The Sales Director will be responsible for setting and implementing the sales strategy, whilst managing the overall sales team. As part of the role, you’ll maintain and develop relationships with key customers and suppliers.

We’re looking for proven sales & senior leadership experience managing sales teams, either as a Sales Director, Country Manager, UK Sales Manager, General Manager or similar, with knowledge of industrial automation, factory automation, process instrumentation, drives, PLCs, sensors and electrical control gear products.

Package
Highly competitive package
Bonus
High pension contribution
Car

Role
Set, implement and lead sales strategy for a Nationwide distributor within industrial automation, factory automation, process instrumentation, sensors, drives, PLCs and electrical control gear.
Client facing - maintain and develop relationships with key customers and suppliers.
Manage the UK Sales Manager, Sales & marketing teams (Circa 25 staff).
UK wide travel, but home based in the North East.

Requirements
Proven sales team management, either as Sales Director or Country Manager, General Manager, UK Sales Manager or similar looking for the next step.
Sales team / senior leadership experience.
Must have experience & knowledge of industrial automation, factory automation, process instrumentation, drives, PLCs, sensors and electrical control gear.
Must live or be willing to relocate to the North East.

Salary Benefits:

Highly competitive package to be discussed.