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Robert Walters

Interim Head of Sales

West Midlands, England, UKHead of Department

About This Role

Interim Head of Sales - Europe and International

West Midlands

Circa £90K pro rata

Interim Head of Sales - Europe & International

12-Month Contract | Midlands

An international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced sales leader to drive performance across its European and international equipment sales operation. Reporting to the executive team, this hands-on interim role will focus on improving sales capability, strengthening commercial processes and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a multi-channel sales team.
  • Improve sales performance, conversion rates and pipeline quality.
  • Implement and embed a structured sales playbook.
  • Establish CRM best practice and forecasting discipline using HubSpot.
  • Support major customer opportunities, distributor relationships and international growth initiatives.
  • Work closely with operational, engineering and leadership teams to drive commercial success.

About You

  • Proven track record leading and improving B2B sales teams.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capability.
  • Experience driving profitable growth through structured sales management.
  • Hands-on CRM and pipeline management expertise, ideally HubSpot.
  • Background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial products, technical sales or capital equipment environments.
  • Comfortable operating in a visible, hands-on leadership role.

Contract Details

  • 12-month interim assignment
  • Competitive day rate
  • Midlands-based with UK and international travel
  • Significant on-site presence required, particularly during the initial phases of the assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within a well-established international business by improving sales performance, developing team capability and embedding sustainable commercial processes.

Desired Skills and Experience Interim Head of Sales - Europe and International

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