Sales Director – Roller Shutters

Mitchell Maguire; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Sales Director to oversee sales of industrial roller shutters and fire curtains in Birmingham. The role involves leading sales growth, managing relationships with contractors and clients, and overseeing a team. Candidates should have a strong sales bias, industry contacts, and the ambition for significant career growth. A full benefits package and company car/allowance are included with a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial roller shutters, smoke & fire curtains, or security gates.
• Strong sales skills necessary to manage multiple business aspects.
• People-management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales growth through various channels.
• Manage repair and maintenance call-outs.
• Collaboration with operations and finance to support objectives.

Skills

Sales management

Customer relationship management

People management

Industry contacts

Job description

Sales Director – Industrial Doors & Smoke and Fire Curtains

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (must be based in the West Midlands, working from the office three days a week; projects can be national)

Remuneration: £45,000–£55,000 plus negotiable commission/dividends & company shares

Role Overview

The Sales Director will promote the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial roller shutters, smoke & fire curtains and security gates for re‑fit & new build projects. This director‑level position includes oversight of the day‑to‑day management of the company and a focus on sales strategy, while also engaging with operational and financial aspects.

Major responsibilities:

• Lead sales growth through facilities management, fire safety companies, contractors, architects and end‑user clients
• Manage repair/maintenance call‑outs and maintain strong customer relationships
• Oversee a team of engineers (currently one direct report)
• Collaborate with operations and finance to support business objectives

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in industrial roller shutters, smoke & fire curtains, security gates, building services or a related product background
• Strong sales bias with the ability to manage multiple aspects of a business
• Established contacts within the industry (facilities management, fire safety)
• People‑management experience preferred
• Ambition to drive significant career growth and contribute to a large opportunity

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance (preferably a car)
• Full benefits package