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Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager required to join a global leading engineering manufacturer

The Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager will drive business growth by developing and executing high-impact sales strategies, taking full ownership of profit and loss, and overseeing global operations for a global compressed air manufacturer. This role will focus on maximizing sales, leading a high-performing team, and collaborating with engineering departments across the UK and Europe to ensure operational excellence and drive revenue growth.

The Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager should have a strong sales bias within the engineering or manufacturing sector, with proven expertise in profit and loss management, driving high-margin selling, and implementing growth strategies. This hybrid role requires regular travel to the UK head office in the South UK and across Europe as needed.

Package:

£120k-£150k depending on experience

Bonus

Company Car or allowance

Pension

Additional company benefitsOperations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager Role:

Drive business growth by developing and executing sales strategies to maximize revenue and profitability for a global compressed air manufacturer.

Take full ownership of profit and loss, ensuring financial targets are met and cost control measures are in place.

Oversee global operations, ensuring efficiency across engineering, production, and service delivery, while focusing on increasing sales and operational efficiency.

Lead and motivate a high-performing, sales-driven team focused on growth and client satisfaction in the compressed air industry.

Collaborate with engineering teams across the UK and Europe, ensuring alignment on sales goals and operational excellence.

Work with the European team to deliver training that enhances sales performance and operational excellence in engineering departments.Operations Manager / Sales Director / Engineering Manager Requirements:

Proven experience as a General Manager, Sales Director, or Operations Manager with a strong sales focus within engineering or manufacturing.

Expertise in driving high-margin sales and implementing strategies that maximize profitability in engineering or manufacturing.

Extensive experience in profit and loss management, financial analysis, and budget development that supports sales-driven business growth.

Familiarity with engineering processes across design, production, sales, and service delivery, leveraging these for sales success.

Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing diverse teams and achieving ambitious sales goals.

Experience within fluid power sectors (e.g., compressed air, pneumatics, hydraulics, MRO, pumps, valves, rotating equipment) is a plus.

Hybrid role requiring commuting to the head office in South UK and travel across Europe as needed

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