Interim Head of Sales - #2183884

Interim Head of Sales - Europe and International

West Midlands

Circa £90K pro rata

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates