National Sales Manager – Tools
Role
Exclusive Senior Management Assignment
UK Country Manager – Festool UK
Exclusively retained by Courtney Smith Group
Courtney Smith Group has been appointed as sole recruitment partner to Festool UK in the search for an outstanding UK Country Manager.
The Company
Festool UK is part of a globally recognised, premium manufacturer of high-performance professional tools used across multiple construction applications including timber, carpentry, painting and renovation.
With 100+ years of heritage, Festool remains a proud, family-run business built on regional roots, exceptional quality standards, sustainable success and a strong sense of unity. Each of their 2,700 employees worldwide is considered part of the Festool family. While proud of their history, the organisation continues to evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly global market.
The Opportunity
This is a high-profile leadership role with full responsibility for the sales strategy and sales teams across UK + Ireland.
As UK Country Manager, you will:
Lead all the UK + Ireland Sales functions
Directly manage:
External & Internal Sales force
Key Account Manager
Take ownership of key commercial decisions including:
Customer strategy
Key account development
Dealer and distribution partnerships
A core objective will be to expand and diversify the UK dealer network, strengthening trade with targeted National Distributors, stockists and Merchants while maintaining close collaboration with existing dealer partners and creating demand across the channel.
🏫Location & Travel
Head office: Bury St Edmunds
Required: You will be expected to support and coach the external sales team with regular field visits in the UK and Ireland, up to 3 days per week. Rest of time based in either office or at home.
Candidates must reside south of the M62 and East of Bristol.
👓The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a commercially astute and inspirational senior leader who can demonstrate:
Minimum 5 years’ successful Sales Management / Sales Director experience
Strong commercial, operational, marketing and strategic sales capability
Proven ability to lead, align and motivate cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Degree education (preferred)
Experience within Power Tools would be advantageous but not essential. Candidates from within the broader Construction sector with strong senior leadership credentials will be considered, providing you can demonstrate strong relationships with a Stockist base.
❓Application Process
All applications must be submitted via Courtney Smith Group.
Direct applications to Festool UK will be redirected to us.
For a confidential discussion regarding this exclusive assignment, please contact Courtney Smith Group.