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Country Sales Director Industrial UK & Ireland, Birmingham
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Client:
Schaeffler
Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
03d9a6eeca93
Job Views:
6
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Your Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a Country Sales Director to drive the expansion of our Industrial market share in the UK & Ireland through strategic engagement with direct accounts and distribution partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the Industrial Growth Strategy to maximise profitability and sales expansion.
- Provide leadership and coaching to the Industrial Sales team, ensuring top-tier performance and continuous development.
- Collaborate with management to establish budgets and forecasts that align with sales targets for key accounts and sectors.
- Oversee daily operations within the sales team to uphold the highest standards of internal and external customer service.
- Optimise Salesforce usage for market intelligence, activity tracking, and generating new business opportunities.
- Manage operations at the Birmingham Fort Dunlop office, ensuring compliance with HSE and environmental standards.
- Ensure adherence to quality and corporate governance guidelines, advancing the company’s interests and objectives.
Your Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills Requirements
Education:
- Essential: HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Business.
- Desirable: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Business.
Professional Experience:
- Essential: Experience in a technical sales or commercial management role.
- Desirable: Experience in industrial technical sales or commercial management.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in computer use, including MS Office Suite.
Language Proficiency:
- Essential: Fluent in English.
- Desirable: Proficiency in German.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
- Demonstrates strong leadership and coaching abilities.
- Effective team player with exceptional communication skills.
- Exhibits positivity, self-motivation, and professionalism.
- Passionate, committed, and persistent.
- Skilled in presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking.
- Adept at building relationships, networking, and delegation.
- Possesses strong problem-solving capabilities and customer-focused approach.
Travel Requirements:
- Willingness to travel both within the UK and internationally as needed.
We look forward to your online application.
Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: .
Your Contact
Schaeffler (UK) Limited
Emmaline Horncastle
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