Business Line Manager (Power & Flow)

We’re keen to hear from experienced Sales and Management professionals, to discuss an exciting opportunity working with a market leading industrial firm with a global presence. To be considered for this role. you’ll need a competent level of technical knowledge and relevant industry experience, as you’ll be working with the latest technologies and innovations in the industry.

Hybrid working options | Company car / car allowance | Attractive salary, bonus & benefits package 

This Business Line Manager role sits on the management team, reporting in to the GM. You’ll be responsible for the P&L and for creating and implementing a sustainable sales & marketing strategy to maximise consolidated profitability and long term growth of the Power and Flow arm of the business, further strengthening the firm’s market position.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Devise a sales & marketing strategy for ‘Power and Flow’ current and future products
• Develop and implement a go-to-market strategy for a new product line of pumps
• Define an annual pricing strategy for direct and indirect channels, maintaining excellent price management in order to support profitable growth
• Discount control and promotional activities
• Build and develop the customer base in both direct and indirect sales channels though key accounts, distributors, and major users
• Ensure an optimised product mix, giving each product it’s best chance in the market
• Reduce and maintain outstanding debtor days to agreed levels
• Ensure solid product training is in place for all sales engineers, support personnel and distributors/dealers
• Attract, lead, develop, retain, and inspire a strong, top performing team for now and the future

Skills & Experience 

• Relevant University degree or the equivalent knowledge through experience
• Proven sales and management experience, with a competent level of technical knowledge in a related industry
• Results driven, with a good understanding of financials, including reporting and KPI’s
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and influence a diverse range of people
• Must be based somewhere commutable to Portsmouth, where the company’s office is located

The Offer

• Salary: £70-75k + 20% annual bonus & benefits package
• Company car / car allowance
• Hybrid working options
• Training from day one, with at least 40 hours of training offered per year
• Excellent benefits package – including a desirable pension scheme
• A satisfying career – With a company that’s passionate and committed to the development & progression of their employees
• A supportive working environment, within a collaborative team