Sales Director

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Sales Director to join their senior leadership team. This role focuses on executing global distribution strategies and managing distributor partners to drive profitability. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales growth, strong commercial negotiation skills, and is comfortable with international travel. A competitive salary of £100,000 plus benefits is offered, reflecting the importance of this position in the company's expansion.

Benefits

Executive car

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success in growing sales and profitability through distribution channel.
• Background in high-volume precision components is advantageous.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and strategic planning skills.
• Comfortable with international travel.
• US market experience highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global distribution strategy and revenue growth plans.
• Onboard and manage distributor partners across international territories.
• Build strong commercial relationships, ensuring delivery of sales performance and profitability.
• Manage pricing, commercial negotiation and sales forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations and product teams to support customer needs.
• Represent the business at global trade shows and customer visits.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the experienced sales team.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Strategic planning

Sales growth

Relationship building

Job description

The opportunity

We are partnering with an innovative, fast‑growing, high‑volume manufacturing company that sells its advanced engineered products both directly and via a global distribution network. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are now looking to appoint a high‑calibre and experienced Sales Director to join their senior leadership team.

High‑Volume, Engineered Components, Sold Through Distribution Worldwide.

Salary: £100,000 per annum + executive car, bonus & benefits.

Travel to West Midlands required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute global distribution strategy and revenue growth plans.
• Onboard and manage distributor partners across international territories.
• Build strong commercial relationships, ensuring delivery of sales performance and profitability.
• Manage pricing, commercial negotiation and sales forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations and product teams to support customer needs.
• Represent the business at global trade shows and customer visits.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the experienced sales team.

Qualifications

• Proven success in growing sales and profitability through distribution channel.
• Background in high‑volume precision components is advantageous.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and strategic planning skills.
• Comfortable with international travel.
• US market experience highly beneficial.

How to apply

To register your interest, please submit your CV and contact details, quoting reference number 10211. All applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.