Sales Director

Echelon Engineers is recruiting for a growing engineering and manufacturing client. They need a Sales Director to lead their Industrial Water Treatment platform, set its sales strategy and build a high-performing team.

• Set and deliver the platform’s sales strategy, budgets and business plans
• Lead and develop a team of Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers
• Win orders that meet or exceed gross margin and P&L targets
• Build a diverse customer base and strong strategic partnerships
• Manage and grow a network of UK and international sales agents
• Present forecasts, analysis and GAP analysis to the board
• Oversee cost estimates and proposals, and work with marketing to raise the platform’s profile
• Attend customer meetings in the UK, Europe and further afield

• Proven record of delivering business growth in the Industrial Water Treatment sector
• Engineering or manufacturing background
• Experience with a global customer base
• Strong commercial acumen and a confident presenter
• Business, Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (Diploma level or equivalent experience)
• Experience in related sectors is a plus, such as heat exchangers and pressure vessels, carbon capture, hydrogen, energy recovery, gas turbines or nuclear

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel in the UK and overseas, sometimes frequently
• Commutable to Derby (office-based when not travelling)