Lord Search and Selection
Head of Sales – UK & International
Technical Products & Safety Systems | International Sales Leadership
Manchester | International Travel
c£80,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Lead Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future
A successful and ambitious manufacturer of technical products and safety systems is looking for a commercially driven Head of Sales to take ownership of growth across UK and international markets.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation, an international customer base and significant growth potential.
We're looking for someone who enjoys being in front of customers and partners, spotting opportunities, building relationships and turning strategy into results.
What You'll Be Doing
You will lead the sales function and play a key role in shaping the commercial future of the business.
Working closely with customers, distributors and partners across international markets, you'll drive revenue growth, identify new opportunities and strengthen market presence.
You'll combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach – leading the team, developing sales plans, influencing projects and building a healthy pipeline of business.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with commercially focused sales leaders who have experience of:
- International sales and market development
- Distributor, channel or partner-led sales models
- Technical, engineered or safety-related products
- Building and converting complex sales opportunities
- Leading and developing successful sales teams
- Driving growth through strong customer relationships
Experience within technical manufacturing, instrumentation, sensing technologies, industrial automation, electrical/electronic systems or similar sectors would be advantageous.
Why This Role?
- An influential leadership position with real autonomy
- Responsibility for UK and international growth
- Significant customer and partner engagement
- Opportunity to shape commercial strategy
- Growing business with ambitious plans
- Highly visible role with genuine impact
If you're a commercially minded sales leader who enjoys building markets, developing partnerships and driving growth, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please send your CV quoting reference 10445.
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