Average Sales Director salary in the UK

High-Volume, Engineered Components, Sold Through Distribution Worldwideto £100,000 pa + executive car, bonus & benefitsTravel to West Midlands requiredThe opportunity:We are partnering with an innovative, fast-growing, high-volume manufacturing company, that sells its advanced engineered products both directly and via a global distribution network. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are now looking to appoint a high-calibre and experienced Sales Director to join their senior leadership team.Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy that continues to grow market share and profitability with an emphasis on expanding the international distribution channel.Experience of identifying, selecting and managing national and international distributionchannel partners is essential.Key responsibilities: Lead and execute global distribution strategy and revenue growth plans.Onboard and manage distributor partners across international territories.Build strong commercial relationships, ensuring delivery of sales performance and profitability.Manage pricing, commercial negotiation and sales forecasting accuracy.Collaborate with internal engineering, operations and product teams to support customer needs.Represent the business at global trade shows and customer visits.Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the experienced sales team. The person: Proven success in growing sales and profitability through distribution channelBackground in high-volume precision components is advantageousStrong commercial, negotiation and strategic planning skills.Comfortable with international travel.US market experience highly beneficial. How to apply.To register your interest, please submit your CV and contact details, quoting reference number 10211. All applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

We are recruiting for an exceptional Sales Director to lead a high-performing senior sales leadership team within a market leader. This Sales Director role is a true manager-of-managers position, requiring gravitas, strategic capability, and the confidence to develop highly accomplished Regional Area Managers, each of whom leads a high-performing field-based team.The teams you will oversee are based across the southern half of the UK, so the ideal Sales Director will be located in the Midlands or South to effectively support, coach and travel across the region. These teams sell consultatively, using data, insight and narrative to demonstrate value, so your ability to elevate this approach is essential.The RoleAs the Sales Director, you will mentor and develop a group of high-performing Regional Area Managers, each responsible for a region of commercially strong Account Managers who use insight, data and value-led storytelling to help customers make informed decisions. Your leadership will drive continued growth and ensure high performance across all southern territories.Key responsibilities: • Lead, coach and develop Regional Area Managers to build high-performing regional teams. • Apply structured coaching methods – experience with the GROW model is a strong advantage. • Embed data-led, insight-driven selling across senior leaders and their teams. • Drive regional performance against KPIs, revenue targets and account strategies. • Oversee forecasting, planning, reporting and long-term leadership development. • Lead succession planning, recruitment and resource allocation across the southern region. • Build credibility with customers at senior level, acting as a trusted point of escalation. • Collaborate across departments to ensure national commercial plans are executed consistently.About YouTo excel in this Sales Director opportunity, you will bring: • Significant senior-level B2B sales leadership experience. • Proven experience managing managers in a high-performance, multi-region environment. • Gravitas and presence when coaching senior leaders. • Familiarity with the GROW coaching methodology or similar structured frameworks. • Strong understanding of data-driven, consultative and narrative-led sales. • Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills. • Ideally based from the Midlands downwards to effectively manage the southern team.Salary & Benefits• Up to £120,000 basic salary • £15,000 OTE (capped) • Company car suitable for a senior leadership role • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays • Private medical insurance • Share save scheme • Pension scheme and life assurance • Hybrid working pattern • Retail, lifestyle and travel benefits • Supportive, people-focused culture with real progression opportunitiesApply TodayIf you are a people-focused Sales Director with the coaching capability, commercial strength and leadership presence to develop exceptional Regional Area Managers and drive a data-led, value-driven sales culture across the south of the UK, we would love to hear from you.This vacancy is being advertised by POST– Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details.

High Volume Precision Machined Components | Multi-Site Business | International Markets via Distribution ChannelsLocation: West Midlands (International travel required)Salary: c.£85,000 - £90,000 basic + executive benefits + carThe opportunity Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-volume precision-machined components is seeking an exceptional Group Sales Director to drive international growth through distribution channels, expand global market share and maximise commercial performance. This is a senior leadership position within a multi-site organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong existing platform.As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will shape commercial and sales strategy and play a pivotal role in delivering profitable, scalable growth.Key responsibilities: Develop and implement a commercial strategy to deliver sustained revenue and profitability growth.Rapidly accelerate international sales through global distribution.Lead, manage and coach the sales team, driving high performance and a customer-focused culture.Produce detailed sales plans, budgets and forecasts for board review.Identify and secure new business opportunities, leading high-level negotiations.Utilise market insights, competitive intelligence and CRM tools to guide decision-making.Manage key customer relationships and enhance strategic partnerships.Oversee commercial reporting, marketing activity and tender/bid management processes.Coordinate multi-site commercial activity, ensuring a unified and strategic approach. The person Proven senior sales leadership experience delivering measurable revenue and market share growth.Background in the machined components industry within a manufacturing environment is essential.Successful track record managing international distributors and securing major contracts.Strong negotiation, commercial, strategic planning and relationship management skills.Entrepreneurial, energetic and results-driven, with high levels of integrity and professionalism. Why this role?This is a rare opportunity to join a well-invested and ambitious organisation, influence future strategy at board level, and lead significant international growth within a sector-leading engineering and manufacturing environment.How to applyTo register your interest, please submit your CV and contact details, quoting reference number 10207. All applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.