Senior Director, Automation Sales (4-Day Week)

Applied Automation Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is looking for a Head of Sales - Automation in Plymouth to drive the sales strategy and performance of the Automation division. This role encompasses sales leadership, team development, and managing key commercial opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a strong technical background in automation, proven sales leadership experience, and be adept at building senior-level customer relationships. This position offers a full-time commitment with a focus on delivering quality automation solutions.

Benefits

Four-day working week

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior sales or commercial leadership within automation, special purpose machinery, or complex engineered systems.
• Experience leading, managing, or developing a sales and/or applications engineering team.
• Track record of leading and securing high-value capital equipment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for the Automation division.
• Lead, manage, and develop the sales and applications team.
• Drive order intake in line with divisional targets.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Strategic Commercial Ownership

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge in Automation

Negotiation Skills

Education

Engineering or Technical Background

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

A leading UK engineering firm is looking for a Head of Sales - Automation in Plymouth to drive the sales strategy and performance of the Automation division. This role encompasses sales leadership, team development, and managing key commercial opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a strong technical background in automation, proven sales leadership experience, and be adept at building senior-level customer relationships. This position offers a full-time commitment with a focus on delivering quality automation solutions.