Head of Sales - Engineering

DCS Engineering are currently working with one of our clients based in Lancashire to appoint a head of Sales and Business development. They are a market leader in precision machining of prismatic parts for the Aerospace, Automotive, oil and gas sector to name a few. We are looking for an ambitious, experienced Sales/business development manager who wants to step up to a head of role. The business are currently in the process of further acquisitions so this will see you move into a group sales manager role overseeing the individual teams within each individual group company.

Key Responsibilities:

As Head of Sales, you will report to the Managing Director and be responsible for developing and executing the company's sales strategy to achieve revenue targets. Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the company's customer base.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to ensure the company remains competitive.

Sales Management:

• Lead, manage, and develop the sales team to achieve performance targets.
• Establish clear KPIs, monitor progress, and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability, and customer focus.

Business Development:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to promote our capabilities.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the development of customer proposals, quotations, and contracts.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting for sales activities.
• Champion the use of CRM systems to track sales performance and improve customer relationship management.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven track record in a senior sales leadership role within the precision machining or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of high-precision engineering processes and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.

Desirable:

• Established network within aerospace, automotive, or medical device sectors.
• Familiarity with industry certifications (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001 etc) and regulatory requirements.

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