Sales Director - Process Industry

£100,000 – £150,000 Bonus Executive PackageUK (Home-Based with International Travel)Are you a strategic sales leader with a proven track record in manufacturing and a passion for driving growth on a global scale? This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-evolving, investment-backed business at an exciting stage of its journey.The CompanyOur client is a leading manufacturer of precision process components serving critical industries worldwide. Following a recent acquisition and major investment, the company is entering a significant growth phase, with the ambition to double in size over the next five years.Headquartered in the UK and supported by international manufacturing sites, this multi-million-turnover organisation supplies engineered flow control solutions to customers across the UK, USA, Middle East, and APAC. Their products are integral to operations in sectors such as Medical, Food & Beverage, Utilities, Defence, Oil & Gas, Data Centres, and general industry.The RoleAs Sales Director, you will have full accountability for defining and delivering the commercial growth strategy across the UK and international markets, with a clear mandate to increase market share, profitability and brand presence in critical process industries. You will lead from the front – shaping strategy, spending time in front of key customers, and ensuring the sales organisation is equipped to win complex, high-value projects.Key responsibilities will include:Developing and executing a multi-year sales strategy to support the company’s ambition to double in size, covering OEM, EPC, end-user and distribution channels across the UK, USA, Middle East and APAC.Leading, coaching and structuring a high-performing sales team (field, internal and channel partners), setting clear objectives, KPIs and performance standards to consistently achieve order intake and revenue targets.Owning the full sales management process – pipeline generation, forecasting, pricing and margin management – and providing accurate, data-driven reporting to the board and investors.Building and deepening strategic relationships with key accounts in Medical, Food & Beverage, Defence, Oil & Gas, Data Centres and general industry, ensuring the business is specified early and remains preferred supplier status.Identifying and developing new business opportunities, including entering adjacent segments, new geographies and strategic partnerships that complement the existing valves, pumps, actuators and flow-control portfolio.Working closely with engineering, operations and product management to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities, influence product roadmaps and ensure on-time, in-full project delivery.Driving a customer-centric culture, ensuring best-in-class responsiveness, technical support and aftersales service that underpin long-term customer loyalty and recurring revenue.Representing the business at industry events, trade shows and conferences, acting as a visible ambassador for the brand and staying close to market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies in flow control.The PersonMinimum 5 years in a senior leadership role within manufacturing.Strong technical appreciation of valves, pumps, actuators, or other flow control products.Commercially astute with a track record of driving international sales growth.Confident communicator with the gravitas to inspire teams and engage at board level.Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, change-oriented environments.This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven sales leader ready to make a defining impact in a company poised for substantial expansion.To Apply:Please send your details to Chris Hickey at Mercury Hampton, we aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000