Sales Director required for my client, who has a base in Loughborough Full time, permanent role Main Duties * Responsible for P&L, compliance and corporate governance * Reports to the supervisory board and prepares the “president’s report” for annual meetings * Focus on marketing and selling products in the assigned territory, including frequent customer visits and visibly representing at trade shows and events * Develop and maintain an opportunity pipeline and communicate with the head office in Germany * Formulate market requirements in a structured and concise manner * Maintain and build strong customer relationships * Oversee and direct local staff * Direct office and warehouse procedures and policies * Improve, implement and control ERP-System Processes * Send monthly figures to Germany Requirements and personal profile * Technical background and education in electrical engineering (or similar) and industry experience in the areas of LV/MV electrical protection and distribution * Hands-on mentality and self-motivated. More entrepreneur than manager with the ability and track record to work on own initiative * Strong communication skills, a high level of personal responsibility and a confident manner towards internal and external stakeholders * Structured, proactive and goal-oriented way of working with a high degree of implementation strength and team spirit * Excellent digital skills and familiarity with software assisted processes in ERP systems (knowledge of SAGE is an advantage)