Sales Director

Sales Director

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £120,000 - £150,000 /annum Executive Car, pension, medical

This organisation is seeking a dynamic, hands on Sales & Marketing leader to drive global sales expansion. This is not a passive, back office strategic role - they want an energetic leader who thrives on growth, customer engagement, and building high performance teams. You will shape and deliver the global sales and marketing strategy, playing a pivotal role in the continued success of this world class business.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans to achieve ambitious global sales targets
• Expand customer base while enhancing satisfaction, loyalty, and service delivery
• Recruit, train, and develop high performing sales teams
• Conduct competitor analysis and build effective pricing models
• Lead forecasting and set regional sales targets
• Drive product and service development initiatives
• Increase market share and elevate brand presence worldwide
• Lead marketing strategy and strengthen the company's value proposition
• Win new business and grow key accounts
• Improve repeat business and overall service performance
• Act as a global ambassador for the brand
• Lead from the front, setting the highest standards across the organisation

Candidate Profile

• Charismatic, strategic, and inspiring sales leader
• Hands on, proactive, and driven with a strong "can do" attitude
• Natural gravitas with customers and internal teams
• Mechanical engineering background preferred
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, pumps, and associated components
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics
• Deep experience in pumps, filtration, and industrial markets
• Proven track record in senior sales and marketing leadership roles
• Experience driving UK and international sales transformation and growth
• Exceptional ability to motivate, influence, and lead teams
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills
• Background in industrial OEM, distribution, and end user product/service sales

If this opportunity excites you, please click Apply or contact Jonathan Sallis at Mercury Hampton directly. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within 48 hours. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.