Sales Director

• Sheffield(International Travel as Required)
• Permanent
• Business Development, Commercial Management, Leadership, Operations, Sales, Strategic Growth
• Competitive + Generous Bonus + Equity Participation

Job Title: Sales Director – Potential Progression to Managing Director
Location: Sheffield Area, with International Travel as Required
Salary: Competitive + Generous Bonus + Equity Participation
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re recruiting for a commercially astute and ambitious Sales Director to join an established specialist metals business supplying high-performance metals and precision alloys to demanding customers across the UK and international markets.

This is a senior commercial opportunity for someone looking to take the next step towards Managing Director
, with responsibility for driving sales growth, developing the existing commercial team and supporting the wider growth strategy of the business.

The business serves a diverse range of end markets, including aerospace, defence, electronics, medical, energy and advanced manufacturing
, with a significant proportion of sales generated through export markets.

The successful candidate will have a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach and the commercial drive to identify new opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships and develop new markets. The role will also provide exposure to wider business leadership, including P&L responsibility, operational oversight and potential acquisition activity
.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven leader who wants to make a tangible impact on business performance while positioning themselves for potential progression into a Managing Director role.

Sales & Business Development

• Personally drive new business development, including visiting prospective customers and identifying new commercial opportunities.
• Develop and execute ambitious sales strategies to drive sustainable growth across multiple markets.
• Strengthen and develop key customer relationships across sectors including aerospace, defence, electronics, medical and energy.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue, profitability and market share.
• Lead commercial activity across both UK and international markets.
• Support the development of new customers, markets and product opportunities.
• Take a hands-on approach to sales leadership and business development, leading from the front on key opportunities.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop and motivate the existing sales team.
• Manage a team of approximately 15 employees across the wider business.
• Set clear commercial objectives and ensure the team is focused on delivering agreed targets.
• Provide leadership, direction and accountability across the organisation.
• Develop a strong performance culture focused on growth, customer service and commercial results.
• Support the development of team capability and the wider leadership structure as the business grows.

Commercial & Operational Management

• Take ownership of the profit and loss (P&L) and drive profitable business growth.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve margins and overall profitability.
• Provide oversight of day-to-day operations and ensure appropriate resources are in place across the business.
• Ensure processes are followed effectively from lead generation and sales through to order fulfilment and dispatch.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure customer requirements are consistently delivered.
• Support the effective management of supply chain, stock inventory and quality processes.
• Maintain a commercially focused approach to operational efficiency and customer service.

Strategic Growth & Acquisitions

• Contribute to the development and execution of…