
EMEA Sales Manager
- Swindon
- €90,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs), driving the execution of strategic sales plans to achieve aggressive growth targets and expand market share across EMEA and SEA.
- Direct and optimize channel management strategies to maximize distributor performance, strengthen partner networks, and accelerate revenue growth.
- Cultivate and sustain strategic, long-term relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry influencers to secure business retention and expansion.
- Engage directly with customers and end users to uncover business needs, align solutions, and identify growth opportunities in target markets.
- Maintain knowledge of the Automotive, Aerospace, and Oil & Gas industries, analyzing trends, market dynamics, and competitive activity to shape proactive sales strategies.
- Monitor and report on market forces impacting the strategic direction of EMEA and SEA markets, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Champion Customer-Back Innovation by facilitating introductions for voice-of-customer (VOC) activities, product validation, and beta testing, ensuring market-driven product development.
- Perform additional strategic and operational duties to support business growth and organizational objectives.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field and/or Engineering as well as approximately 10+ years of marketing, product management and/or sales experience in a manufacturing environment. Advanced technical or business-related degree an advantage.
- At least 5 years’ experience managing and developing remote sales teams with a demonstrated ability to develop sales strategy and achieve desired results.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
- Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and ability to position products against competitors
- Knowledge of the automotive or aerospace supply chain within Europe. Understanding the buying processes and how to take share.
- Must have in-depth understanding of, or experience in, consumables and capital equipment sales, preferably with material testing equipment. Experience should include all aspects of distribution including direct and channel across multiple industries.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Experienced in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficient in Salesforce (or similar CRM)
- Traditional office environment with little or no exposure to adverse conditions.
- Ability to travel up to 30% required both domestically and internationally. Additional travel may be required depending on business requirements.