Group Sales Director

Vision Engineering is a world-class multinational manufacturing and design organisation with a proud heritage and a bold future. At our core, we manufacture optical inspection, non-contact measuring, digital and digital stereo systems, primarily supplying industrial manufacturers for Assembly, Quality Control and Non-contact Inspection and Measurement. Our market is global and encompasses electronic, precision engineering, plastics, medical device manufacturing, analytical laboratories and increasingly biomedical laboratories.

Other divisions focus on end-to-end design, manufacturing and commercialisation services, supplying optical sourcing solutions for defence, medical and OEM sectors, and providing high-end machining and anodizing services, primarily for the medical, defence and energy sectors. With operations in 9 countries and a turnover of £32M, we are looking for an experienced, dynamic Group Sales Director to drive our global growth strategy, while managing the day-to-day operational sales functions.

• Board-Level Impact: Shape the future of a multinational business
• Global Reach: Lead international sales across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond
• Innovation at Heart: Work with advanced technologies and diverse markets
• Leadership Opportunity: Directly manage senior country managers and influence global sales professionals

• Own and drive a global sales strategy using strategic and commercial leadership
• Drive sales performance and profitability in international branches, and drive sales and market expansion in local (and diversified) sales divisions
• Collaborate with the Board to make high-level commercial decisions
• Develop and manage annual sales forecasts, strategic plans and budgets with regional teams and hold full turnover and P&L responsibility
• Set and monitor lead generation and sales targets with the Marketing Conduct commercial performance analysis and implement strategies to maximise turnover and profitability. Oversee commercial product management
• Lead 6 senior country managers and oversee 40+ international sales
• Oversee international trade show participation and industry events

• Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private pension, BUPA healthcare, Simply Health cash back, life insurance, sickness absence pay and cycle to work
• Excellent staff facilities including free on-site parking and access to EV charging, free on-site gym, yoga sessions, boxercise and more
• A culture that celebrates innovation, diversity and personal development

• Experienced Sales Director or Senior Sales Leader in a technical organisation
• Strong track record in managing international sales teams and export operations
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Happy to travel internationally on a monthly basis
• Commutable to Send, Surrey or willing to relocate to achieve this, in due course