Sector Manager & Country Leader

The Sector Manager & Country Leader will act as head of the leadership team in France to drive and execute the country’s sales delivery in the designated end market sector. Work collaboratively with other end markets colleagues and functions within Country such as Operations, Engineering, Strategy, Services etc. Responsible for leading the country to drive and execute the country business plan to deliver Growth+ for Rotork while ensuring safe and legal operations.

Reporting to the Head of Sales Oil & Gas dotted line to Regional Director in this role you will be part of the team for the country sales forecasting, engagement, KPI’s and management of the P&L. You will Provide direct leadership across the sales support function, indirect leadership and partnership across the other end markets, Operations, Engineering, Services and support functions such as Finance, Legal, IT to ensure strong collaboration within the country and ensure appropriate decision making for the best of the country and wider Rotork vision.

Manage and coach all sector sales leaders, ensuring their readiness for sales actions and growth. Recruit and develop team members as appropriate, setting clear and measurable objectives and having performance conversations as required.

As Sector Manager & Country Leader, you will be directly prepared consolidated budget and growth plans for country within internal process and ensure the same for countries within area, working collaboratively across all end market sector mangers and services teams. This includes QPR and other submissions. Fulfil wider reporting responsibilities, including performance and sales plans, forecasting and other KPIs Lead across a matrix structure to build growth and strong, productive internal relationships that create benefit for multiple functions and the country.

Experience Requirements:

• Degree or similar recognized qualification in Engineering or Finance/Accounting
• Senior sales experience in manufacturing (industrial engineering ideal) and accompanying proven track record of success, likely gained from 5 to 7 years of experience
• Experience of leading others
• Knowledge and experience of sales techniques
• Ready to travel nationally and internationally as required
• Fluent English

The Successful Candidate:

• A charismatic and inspiring personality
• High levels of personal integrity and honesty
• An appetite and ability to work collaboratively in a complex and matrixed business
• Capable of communicating at all levels
• Ethical and transparent leadership, setting an example to others
• Must have the ability to deal with people with different cultures throughout the region
• Able to thrive in a changing business, embracing ambiguity and solving complex problems

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.