Element currently has an exciting vacancy for a commercially driven Sales Director with experience in the TIC sector or a related industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering business growth, leading high-performing commercial teams, and driving profitable customer relationships. They should be able to demonstrate credible senior leadership experience, strategic commercial acumen, and a results-oriented approach. Can demonstrate new business development and customer penetration. This is a fantastic time to join a leading TIC company, Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today...

The Sales Director drives the Materials Testing Divisions growth agenda, expanding share of wallet across strategic accounts and entering new end markets/regions. The role focuses on identifying high-value opportunities, accelerating revenue growth, and building long-term partnerships with senior customer stakeholders. Working cross-functionally, the Director shapes and delivers growth strategies, enhances customer satisfaction, and unlocks new commercial pathways for the Division. The role also provides leadership and coaching to direct and indirect teams, fostering high performance and execution excellence. You will be expected to: 

• Lead the Materials Testing division’s commercial growth strategy to increase market presence and build new customer relationships
• Identify, prioritise, and convert high-value growth opportunities, including new markets, customer segments, and strategic partnerships Position the Materials Testing division’s offering to fully leverage its commercial, technical, and competitive strengths
• Provide commercial oversight to divisional teams; monitor performance and proactively adjust strategies in response to market dynamics and risk
• Lead cross-functional growth initiatives, ensuring alignment between Commercial, Operations, Finance, and HR to enable execution Translate strategy into actionable plans, with clear targets, KPIs, and performance tracking mechanisms
• Provide thought leadership and strategic insight to senior leadership, supporting long-term planning and decision-making
• Dotted line management responsibility to c20 commercial colleagues across Europe
• Coach and develop commercial talent, strengthening capabilities in strategic selling, account management, and growth execution

Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years’ sales leadership experience, including management and development of strategic accounts
• Experience working within international matrix organisations
• Ability to influence change and drive performance in a matrix organisation
• Experience within the Aerospace & TIC industry

Key Behaviours:

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Customer-centric mindset
• Results orientation and accountability
• Stakeholder influence and relationship building
• Talent development and coaching
• Organisational agility

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong networking skills
• Experience of working with MS Power BI and MS Dynamics CRM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record under Element’s policy for business-related travel
• The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo the following checks once offered; UK right to work, identity confirmation, 3 year employment history and criminal record check

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme employer contribution up to 6% / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Car Allowance

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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

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