National Sales Manager - Tools

UK + Ireland - must be located South of the M62 and East of Bristol

Job Type

Management

Extremely competitive senior sales management package

Package

Package includes very attractive basic salary reflective of experience + Tesla + Executive Benefits package

Exclusively retained by Courtney Smith Group

Courtney Smith Group has been appointed as sole recruitment partner to Festool UK in the search for an outstanding UK Country Manager.

The Company

Festool UK is part of a globally recognised, premium manufacturer of high-performance professional tools used across multiple construction applications including timber, carpentry, painting and renovation.

With 100+ years of heritage, Festool remains a proud, family-run business built on regional roots, exceptional quality standards, sustainable success and a strong sense of unity. Each of their 2,700 employees worldwide is considered part of the Festool family. While proud of their history, the organisation continues to evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly global market.

Responsibilities

• Lead all the UK + Ireland Sales functions
• Directly manage:
  • External & Internal Sales force
  • Key Account Manager
• Take ownership of key commercial decisions including:
  • Dealer and distribution partnerships
• A core objective will be to expand and diversify the UK dealer network, strengthening trade with targeted National Distributors, stockists and Merchants while maintaining close collaboration with existing dealer partners and creating demand across the channel.

Location & Travel

Head office: Bury St Edmunds

Required: You will be expected to support and coach the external sales team with regular field visits in the UK and Ireland, up to 3 days per week. Rest of time based in either office or at home.

Candidates must reside south of the M62 and East of Bristol.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' successful Sales Management / Sales Director experience
• Strong commercial, operational, marketing and strategic sales capability
• Proven ability to lead, align and motivate cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Degree education (preferred)
• Experience within Power Tools would be advantageous but not essential. Candidates from within the broader Construction sector with strong senior leadership credentials will be considered, providing you can demonstrate strong relationships with a Stockist base.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted via Courtney Smith Group.

Direct applications to Festool UK will be redirected to us.

For a confidential discussion regarding this exclusive assignment, please contact Courtney Smith Group.

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