Head of Sales & Commercial

Sales and Commercial Leadership within precision manufacturing for Aviation & Rail
Essex
To 85,000 per year + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package

The Company

As part of a leading and highly acquisitive group of manufacturing and engineering businesses across the UK, this solution led engineering organisation has a reputation for quality and innovation. They specialise in high end electrical components, systems and connectors for a variety of industries which include; Rail, Aviation, Automotive and Marine. The pride themselves on delivering both quality and reliable products to safety critical environments to a prestigious global customer base.

The Role

Reporting to the Divisional Managing Director, the Head of Sales & Commercial will be responsible for leading a highly capable team of sales and customer management professionals to take full responsibility for the front-end commercial processes including Quotation, Sales Administration, Order enquiry and Order Acknowledgement. The Head of Sales & Commercial will champion the drive towards excellence in customer service, customer communications and positive consultative selling at all levels consistent with long term profit growth.

They will define and deliver a robust strategy for improved sales, customer satisfaction, service and profitability while ensuring the management of ongoing customer relationships, their improvement and profitability across all sales streams; (Distributors, Direct customers, Resellers, Logistics Providers etc) both in the UK and Internationally.

The Person

With a proven background in manufacturing based commercial and sales leadership, this role requires a strategic thinker but with a hands-on mindset and a drive to exceed goals and commercial targets. A background / customer knowledge in safety critical products within Aviation, Rail, Automotive or similar will be a huge advantage to the success of the individual in this role.

A desire to be customer facing a grow and develop a strong commercial team within the ever-growing organisation around it will be a must. This is a key role in the leadership team of a business poised for huge growth and in a highly profitable position, so it offers extensive career development opportunities and strong earning potential for the right person.

How to Apply

To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference (phone number removed).

Desired Skills and Experience:
Sales, Commercial, Business, Development, Customer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electrical, Rail, Aerospace, Automotive, SLT, International, Distributor, B2B.