We're recruiting for a commercially driven Strategic Sales Manager to lead and develop the external sales function at a well-established specialist distributor. This is a senior leadership role combining team management, account growth, and strategic planning. The role is ideal for someone with a strong B2B sales background, ideally in high-reliability components or industrial markets, who can translate product knowledge into commercial growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop the external sales team, fostering a high-performance, target-driven culture Coach and support team members; set clear sales objectives and review performance Maintain and grow key customer accounts with a hands-on approach Oversee territory planning and customer engagement across sales regions Develop and deliver sales strategy aligned to growth targets in key sectors Identify and capture new business opportunities and emerging markets Provide regular sales reporting, pipeline updates, and strategic input to directors Represent the business at customer meetings, trade events, and supplier reviews Work closely with suppliers to align on joint growth initiatives Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform planning Ideal Candidate: Proven experience managing sales teams (preferably including field...