Sales Director

Job Title: Sales Director

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire (NN16)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Director to join a well-established, globally operating organisation. This role will lead the sales function, driving commercial performance and expanding market presence across multiple international regions. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a global sales strategy, leading a sales team, and identifying new business opportunities across a diverse portfolio of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a global commercial strategy to support business growth
• Lead, manage, and motivate the sales team to achieve targets
• Drive revenue growth across multiple service areas
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in domestic and international markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts
• Develop account plans to maximise cross selling opportunities
• Monitor performance against KPIs and adjust strategy accordingly
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings
• Support planning and coordination of exhibitions and customer events

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing commercial strategies
• Strong background in B2B sales, ideally within technical or complex service environments
• Experience managing and developing high performing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Results driven with a proactive approach
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable:

• Experience within testing, certification, or technical services sectors
• Experience working in international markets
• Experience organising or supporting events and exhibitions
• Familiarity with CRM systems and social media for business development

Benefits

• 25-30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free on-site parking

Closing Date: 10th April 2026