At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales growth across the UK and Ireland in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Thames Valley Controls, a leader in lift control and digital solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, company car, and career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the future of lift control and monitoring systems.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing, innovative business with a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Proven sales leadership experience, ideally in the lift or automation sectors.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales Director to lead our commercial growth across the UK and Ireland. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for expanding our market share in both our core control panel manufacturing division and our growing remote monitoring and digital solutions offering.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a UK & Ireland sales strategy aligned with company growth objectives
- Lead new business development across lift manufacturers, installers, and service providers
- Manage and grow existing key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships
- Drive sales of both:
- Elevator control panels (new installations & modernisation)
- Digital remote monitoring and packaged solutions
- Identify market trends, opportunities, and competitor activities
- Build, mentor, and lead a high performing sales function (where applicable)
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to align customer solutions
- Represent Thames Valley Controls at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
- Deliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting
About You
- Proven experience in a senior sales or commercial leadership role
- Background in one or more of the following sectors:
- Lift / elevator industry
- Building services / controls / automation
- Industrial electrical or electronic systems
- Demonstrable success in business development and key account management
- Experience selling technical or engineered solutions
- Strong understanding of digital/connected systems is highly desirable
- Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, results driven, and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
- Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + performance related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, innovative business
- A supportive and entrepreneurial working environment
- Career progression as the business expands
Why Join Us?
At Thames Valley Controls, you'll be part of a company that blends engineering expertise with digital innovation, helping shape the future of lift control and monitoring systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a specialist and evolving sector.
Sales Director in Bagillt employer: Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company
Thames Valley Controls Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and entrepreneurial work culture, ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the lift control and monitoring industry. With competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities for career progression, employees are encouraged to grow alongside the business while working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Contact Details:
Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company Recruitment Team
