Head of Instrumentation Fowlmere

We have the pleasure of working on a rare opportunity to join our fantastic client as Head of Instrumentation. For this tremendous opportunity we are seeking an experience sales professional within a relevant technical/ scientific field. The role is based on site in rural Cambridgeshire when not travelling to meet customers or attending events. This is a full-time permanent position and the salary is negotiable depending on experience.

The company

Is a UK based company specialising in the development and manufacture of advanced gas detection instruments and sensors. With over 35 years experienced the company is renowned for its expertise in Photoionisation Detection (PID) technology.

Their product range of VOC and gas sensors are deployed across a broad spectrum of industries including Oil and Gas Petrochemical Air Quality Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing supporting their mission to protect lives and preserve the environment.

The role

Primarily the Head of Instrumentation will lead the team directing and driving the sales product management and technical support teams to help maximise GP from the sales and support of Instruments around the world. The successful candidate will balance a combination of leading and doing to meet yearly sales and gross profit targets.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Commercial Director the Head of Instrumentation is responsible for strategic product management sales growth and after sales support of the innovative range of personal portable and fixed gas detection instruments both via distribution and directly to OEMs and end users. As such this role will require significant international travel. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage and support the instrumentation team members
• Identify appoint onboard and train new distributors OEMs key accounts and end users
• Manage and support existing distributors OEMs key accounts and end users
• Identify and evaluate new business development opportunities (sales product market application)
• Attend exhibitions and conferences

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Working with the commercial director and wider teams to produce and implement the business growth and product strategies
• Management leadership and development of 1 indirect and 6 directs reports
• Planning and managing the team budget (primarily associated with travel costs)
• Maintain a rolling 12Month revenue and profit forecast
• Providing up to date and accurate information to the board helping to provide insights and strategic direction for the business
• Working collaboratively across all business functions to drive alignment and understanding. Acting as the voice for the customer and champion for company products
• Supporting the wider Commercial team (Marketing Sensors and Order Administration) to provide best possible experience for the customer and to leverage all opportunities for growth

The Person

For this important role within the company we are seeking someone with the following skills and attributes:

• Educated to degree level within a relevant technical subject Chemistry Physics and Engineering or equivalent experience
• A proven international sales professional with experience in technical (physical) product sales
• Distributor channel experience
• Previous experience with leading a team as a genuine team player
• Highly energetic. proactive and motivated
• Ideally some knowledge of product management
• Knowledge of gas sensing or leak detection products
• Experience selling to Oils and Gas Petrochemical Pharmaceutical Occupational Health or Health and Safety sectors

Details

This role is offered on a Full-time permanent basis. The salary offered is depending on experience Incentive Car Mobile Phone Benefits

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV and covering letter to

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About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. Weve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years recruitment experience between us. Were friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client the employer. We act as the introducers so if you are successful you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions Get in touch!

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