Sales Director – UK & International
Location: North England
Sector: Engineered / Manufactured Products
£120k - £150k base + Car Allowance + 25% Bonus + Package
GMA are proud to partner with a privately owned, market-leading British engineering business renowned for designing and manufacturing specialist and standard mechanically engineered products supplied to leading OEMs and distribution partners globally.
With an established reputation for quality, innovation and technical excellence, the business is entering an exciting new phase of strategic growth and international expansion.
As such, we are seeking an exceptional Sales Director to lead and shape the next chapter of their commercial success.
The Opportunity
* Develop and execute a high-performance sales strategy aligned to ambitious growth objectives
* Lead and inspire an external Business Development and Key Account Management team
* Oversee commercial, sales operations, service and marketing functions to ensure alignment and market impact
* Strengthen and expand OEM and distribution channel partnerships globally
* Identify new markets, routes to market and commercial opportunities
* Build a high-performance, accountable and results-driven sales culture
This is a pivotal, senior-influencing leadership role with full responsibility for driving revenue growth and profitability across the UK and international markets.
You will be empowered with significant autonomy, investment and executive backing to define, shape and implement their international sales strategy.
The Person
* Proven track record of leading and developing remote/external sales teams within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Demonstrable success driving growth through OEM and/or distribution channels
* Experience operating across UK and international markets
* Strong commercial acumen with a focus on revenue, margin and long-term value creation
* Gravitas and credibility to operate at executive level while motivating teams on the ground
* Innovative, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
Why Apply?
* Privately owned, agile and well-invested organisation
* Market-leading position with strong brand reputation
* Significant autonomy and strategic influence
* Clear growth mandate and international expansion focus
* Competitive executive package
If you are based in the North of England, are a commercially astute sales leader ready to make a defining impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation.