European Sales Director

European Sales Director

Specialist Vehicle Manufacturer

Location: Flexible

Territory: Europe

Salary Package: In excess of €250,000 per annum inc. executive bonus and benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is specialist manufacturer of converted vehicles and is seeking an exceptional European Sales Director to lead a major expansion programme across continental Europe.

Building upon the company's established presence in Europe, the successful candidate will be responsible for accelerating sales growth across Germany, France, Spain and wider European markets. This role will lead the development of their commercial footprint, including the establishment of new offices, distribution networks, strategic partnerships and country operations.

This is a high-impact executive appointment foe business leader currently operating at Director or Managing Director level within automotive, mobility, specialist vehicles or an allied sector , with the capability to build a pan-European organisation from a strong existing foundation and deliver substantial commercial growth across the continent. for an experienced international sales leader with a proven record of delivering substantial growth across multiple European territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European growth strategy.
• Drive sales growth throughout Germany, France, Spain, Italy and emerging European markets.
• Build and manage dealer, distributor and strategic partner networks.
• Establish and oversee new country operations and regional offices.
• Recruit, lead and develop European commercial teams.
• Deliver ambitious revenue and market share targets.
• Represent the Group at major international events, trade shows and industry forums.
• Develop relationships with mobility providers, vehicle distributors, healthcare organisations, government agencies and fleet operators.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• Proven success as a European Sales Director, Commercial Director, Managing Director, Country Manager or International Business Development Director.
• Significant experience leading sales operations across multiple European countries.
• Track record of opening new markets, establishing offices and building high-performing sales teams.
• Strong strategic and commercial leadership capability.
• Experience within automotive, specialist vehicles, mobility solutions, accessibility products, healthcare transport, conversion vehicles or closely related sectors.

Ideal Candidate

A European business leader currently operating at Director or Managing Director level within automotive, mobility, specialist vehicles or an allied sector, with the capability to build a pan-European organisation from a strong existing foundation and deliver substantial commercial growth across the continent.

Requirements

Languages

Candidates must be fluent in English and ideally at one other European languages.

Essential:

• English

Desirable:

• German
• French
• Spanish
• Italian

Location

• Must be based in Europe.
• Extensive travel throughout Europe required.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.
• Highly commercial with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• Cross-cultural awareness and experience operating internationally.
• Results-driven with the ability to execute ambitious expansion plans.
• Comfortable operating at Board and executive leadership level.

Benefits

Reward Package

• Executive salary package in excess of €250,000 per annum .
• Significant performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Long-term incentive potential.
• Executive benefits package.
• Company vehicle/car allowance.
• Pension and healthcare benefits.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing the client as the leading brand in it's sector across Europe.