General Sales Manager (North)

General Sales Manager (North)Our client is a global manufacturer of capital machine tool equipment and with continued growth in their UK and European markets, they are seeking a General Sales Manager to manage their commercial and sales engagement in the North of England and Scotland.Working alongside an existing and established sales and manufacturing organisation in the UK along with 3x direct sales personnel in the territory, you will be based north of Birmingham - ideally along the M62 corridor due to territory distances, and be responsible for helping achieve the annual sales targets through actively promoting and selling a market leading portfolio of CNC machines. This role is critical in unlocking the full potential of our client''s brand across a diverse range of sectors and applications.The successful candidate is likely to have a proven sales background, and a proven track record within the CNC machinery / machine tool / metal cutting industry and you will be a pragmatic and credible individual who will portray a positive image of our Client and their globally positioned products to their customer base.Strong written and oral communication skills are essential along with the ability to think innovatively whilst have the capacity for detail and planning.Reporting to the Sales Director, the role responsibilities are as follows:- Lead and inspire a team of sales professionals to exceed performance targets- Deliver regular feedback and coach/mentor to support ..... full job details .....