Sales Director

Executive Edge Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Edge Recruitment is assisting in the search for an experienced Sales Director in Ireland. The role focuses on owning the sales division, driving long-term growth, and leading high-performing teams in a technical environment.

You will shape and execute the sales strategy, manage forecasts, and develop strategic partnerships with key clients to maximise revenue and customer value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams in a technical environment.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and sales targets.
• Ability to shape and execute sales strategy with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sales division and drive long-term growth.
• Lead and develop high-performing sales teams and set clear goals.
• Establish strategic partnerships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Forecast accurately and implement pricing strategies to maximise revenue.
• Utilise market insights to identify growth opportunities and optimise the customer journey.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Key account management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our client is a progressive and innovative leader within the mechanical and automated solutions sector, is seeking an experienced Sales Director with a strategic mindset and strong leadership presence.

Salary: €115K - €120K plus a competitive bonus package and benefits.

The Role:

Take ownership of the sales division, driving long-term business growth, leading high-performing teams and further enhancing the company’s market presence. You will be responsible for shaping and executing the sales strategy, delivering continued commercial success and exceptional customer value.

• Lead, motivate and develop high-performing sales teams by setting clear goals, building capability and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and achievement.


• Establish and nurture strategic customer partnerships, collaborating with key clients, stakeholders and decision-makers to uncover and secure new business opportunities.


• Maximise commercial performance through management, accurate forecasting, effective pricing strategies and ongoing sales performance evaluation.


• Leverage market intelligence to support strategic decision-making, identifying growth opportunities, tracking competitor activity and ensuring customer needs are met with the most appropriate solutions.


• Promote operational excellence by implementing best-practice sales processes, optimising resource planning and continuously enhancing the customer journey and experience.

The Candidate:

• A strong Sales Director with team management in a technical environment, ideally within mechanical engineering, automation or related industries.


• Strong history of delivering revenue growth and consistently achieving or exceeding sales objectives.


• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies, managing forecasts and driving team performance.


• Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.


• Commercially astute, with the ability to analyse market trends, identify opportunities and respond effectively to competitive activity.


• An inclusive and collaborative leadership style, with a passion for mentoring, coaching and developing talent.