Sales Director

Sales Director
Location: Gloucestershire
Six-Figure Package + Bonus + Executive Benefits
Electronics Manufacturing / Distribution Sector
A Gloucestershire-based technical manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Sales Director / Commercial Director to lead its UK and international commercial strategy.
This is a confidential, senior-level appointment within a precision-engineered, electronics-focused manufacturing environment supplying OEMs and contract manufacturers across multiple high-specification sectors.
The Role
As Sales Director, you will have full responsibility for revenue growth, commercial strategy, sales leadership and key account development.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and executing the commercial growth strategy
* Leading and mentoring a technical sales team
* Driving new business and strategic account growth
* Managing complex, specification-led sales cycles
* Selling into OEMs, engineering teams, procurement and supply chain
* Overseeing pricing, margin and P&L performance
* Working cross-functionally with engineering and operations
Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in senior commercial leaders with experience in:
* Electronics manufacturing
* Electronic components or technical component distribution
* Contract electronics manufacturing (EMS / CEM)
* Engineering-led manufacturing businesses
You will demonstrate:
* Proven success in technical B2B sales leadership
* Experience selling into OEMs and manufacturing customers
* Strong commercial acumen and P&L ownership
* Strategic business development capability
* Background in complex, project-based or engineered product sales
Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, industrial, medical or high-reliability sectors would be advantageous.
This is a rare opportunity for a Sales Director with an electronics, engineering or technical/electronics distribution background to lead the growth of this prestigious manufacturing organisation at the cutting edge of technology