Portfolio Sales Director – Optical / Electronic productsPermanentYorkshireOur Yorkshire based client is a manufacturer and supplier of photonic and related equipment for imaging and photonic technology applications. They are currently looking for a Portfolio Sales Director to provide leadership and mentoring to internal sales and related technical teams.This is a pivotal role within the team where the successful candidate will be influential in growing and developing business in EuropeAdditional responsibilities will include :Ensuring the successful operation and development of sales delivery to customers deriving from online and catalogue and phone salesExpanding customer base through the initiation and delivery of strategic sales plansLeading, motivating and developing sales team leaders for product support, customer service, sales operations, and inside sales to achieve and exceed sales goalsMentoring and coaching staffAssessing and reporting on sales metrics, including sales pipelineLeading by example and providing a world class ‘customer first’ serviceUnderstanding changes in customer marketplace and identifying emerging technologies to support future growthCollaborating with marketing and finance teams to further develop and improve strategies and processes.Applications are invited from candidates with a Business-related Degree, together with proven demonstrable skills and experience of leading a busy sales function in the photonics, electrical component, imaging equipment industry sector.This is a permanent opportunity offering an attractive salary depending on skills and experience.For further details or to apply please contact Martin Cove on 01606 818290 martin@entrustrs.comFor further scientific / technical jobs please visit www.entrustrs.com