Group Sales Director

Vision Engineering is a world-class multinational manufacturing and design organisation with a proud heritage and a bold future. At our core, we manufacture optical inspection, non-contact measuring, digital and digital stereo systems, primarily supplying industrial manufacturers for Assembly, Quality Control and Non-contact Inspection and Measurement. Our market is global and encompasses electronic, precision engineering, plastics, medical device manufacturing, analytical laboratories and increasingly biomedical laboratories. Other divisions focus on end-to-end design, manufacturing and commercialisation services, supplying optical sourcing solutions for defence, medical and OEM sectors, and providing high-end machining and anodizing services, primarily for the medical, defence and energy sectors. With operations in 9 countries and a turnover of £32M, we are looking for an experienced, dynamic Group Sales Director to drive our global growth strategy, while managing the day-to-day operational sales functions. WHY THIS ROLE? Board-Level Impact: Shape the future of a multinational business Global Reach: Lead international sales across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond Innovation at Heart: Work with advanced technologies and diverse markets Leadership Opportunity: Directly manage senior country managers and influence global sales professionals WHAT YOU’LL DO Own and drive a global sales strategy using strategic and commercial leadership Drive sales performance and profitability in international branches, and drive sales and market expansion in local (and diversified) sales divisions Collaborate with the Board to make high-level commercial decisions Develop and manage annual sales forecasts, strategic plans and budgets with regional teams and hold full turnover and P&L responsibility Set and monitor lead generation and sales targets with the Marketing Conduct commercial performance analysis and implement strategies to maximise turnover and profitability. Oversee commercial product management Lead 6 senior country managers and oversee 40+ international sales Oversee international trade show participation and industry events WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus 24 days holiday + bank holidays Private pension, BUPA healthcare, Simply Health cash back, life insurance, sickness absence pay and cycle to work Excellent staff facilities including free on-site parking and access to EV charging, free on-site gym, yoga sessions, boxercise and more A culture that celebrates innovation, diversity and personal development WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Experienced Sales Director or Senior Sales Leader in a technical organisation Strong track record in managing international sales teams and export operations Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills Happy to travel internationally on a monthly basis Commutable to Send, Surrey or willing to relocate to achieve this, in due course #J-18808-Ljbffr