At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a dynamic sales team to drive growth and performance.
- Company: Established design-led electronics solutions business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, company car, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth as the business expands.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sales in a growing company and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in sales leadership within technical or engineering sectors.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A newly created Sales Director opportunity within a well-established, design-led electronics solutions business. This is a key leadership hire, introduced to bring structure, ownership, and strategic direction to a growing sales organisation. Reporting directly into the Group Engineering & Marketing Director, this is a statutory director-level role with full responsibility for commercial performance and sales leadership across the UK business.
You will take ownership of the entire sales function, leading a team of Sales Managers and wider technical sales teams. With around 6 direct reports and 30+ indirect, this role requires someone comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. This is not an account management role; your focus will be on leadership, performance, and driving growth, while still remaining close to customers and supporting the team on key opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and deliver the overall sales strategy, aligned to business growth objectives
- Full P&L and EBIT responsibility for the sales function
- Lead and develop Sales Managers and multi-layered sales teams
- Drive pipeline growth and improve conversion (design-in led sales environment)
- Implement robust forecasting processes and ensure high pipeline accuracy
- Strengthen key customer and supplier relationships at a senior level
- Work closely with Finance (FD) and HR to drive performance, structure, and reviews
- Manage upwards effectively, engaging with a hands-on and detail-focused board
About You:
- Proven experience in a Sales Director / Head of Sales role within electronics, components, or technical engineering environments
- Demonstrated P&L and EBIT ownership (essential)
- Experience managing managers and layered sales structures, not just direct reports
- Strong commercial acumen across forecasting, contracts, and margin delivery
- Engineering or technical background with understanding of design-in sales
- Confident operating at board level, with the ability to challenge constructively
- Experience working cross-functionally with finance and HR
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus / OTE
- Company car or allowance
- Private medical, pension, life assurance & income protection
- A genuine opportunity to shape and build a sales function at leadership level
- Scope to grow with the business as it continues to expand and evolve
Sales Director in Wokingham employer: Octagon Recruitment Group
Join a dynamic engineering organisation that prioritises innovation and employee growth, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise in electrical commissioning will be valued. With opportunities to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects across the UK and offshore, you will not only enhance your technical skills but also contribute to meaningful advancements in the energy sector. Enjoy a full-time role with a commitment to health and safety, alongside career development prospects in a rapidly evolving industry.
