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European Sales Director
Job summary
A global leader in advanced materials is seeking an experienced European Sales Director to manage commercial operations across Europe. The role entails leading a sales team, achieving targets, and crafting strategies for market growth in aerospace and defense sectors. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years in manufacturing and proven management experience, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Extensive travel is expected.
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years’ proven management experience leading teams.
- Technical knowledge of aerospace or related sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the European Sales Team.
- Achieve annual sales targets for the region.
- Create and execute annual sales budgets.
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European Sales Director – Join a Global Leader in Advanced Materials
Are you a visionary sales leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology and international growth? We are seeking an accomplished European Sales Director to spearhead our commercial operations across Europe, driving strategic expansion in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
About the Opportunity
As a pivotal member of our leadership team, you’ll manage all sales activities in the European region, shaping future strategy while ensuring we meet and exceed annual targets. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally and report directly to the VP Sales & Marketing, supporting world-class manufacturing facilities and guiding a dynamic sales force. This high-impact leadership role offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence commercial outcomes on a global scale.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and develop the European Sales Team, managing both inside and outside sales professionals.
- Achieve and surpass annual sales targets for the region.
- Create, align, and execute annual sales budgets in partnership with senior management.
- Provide monthly progress updates and insights to executive leadership.
- Cultivate strong relationships with customers through regular travel (approx. 40%, occasionally up to 75%) for meetings, customer visits, and industry events.
- Support ongoing operations at facilities in Europe, with occasional global initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Technical knowledge of rotating electrical machinery, magnetics, or thin metal technologies—ideally within aerospace, defense, or closely related industries.
- Strategic thinker, comfortable in both sales and business development environments.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; confident interfacing at all organizational levels and communicating compelling value propositions.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of creativity and a drive for market leadership.
What Sets You Apart
- 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years’ proven management experience leading teams of up to 10 people.
- Exposure to specialised sectors such as Motorsport, Medical, Oil & Gas, or Power Distribution is a plus.
Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative and innovative environment where your strategic input will directly impact business success. You’ll enjoy a varied role, extensive travel opportunities, and the chance to further your career in a global company at the forefront of advanced materials technology.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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