Job Description

VACANCY

Role: HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING

Location: Kettering, NN16 8SD Salary: DOE

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Hours: 37.5hrs per week Ref: 30/25

*salary discussed at interview

We have a full-time vacancy for a Head of Sales & Marketing to lead and inspire the global Sales & Marketing team.

About The Department

The department is responsible for maintaining and increasing SATRA's global membership base along with driving sales of SATRA's many services.

About The Role

As Head of Sales & Marketing, you will be required to carry out the following:

Design and implement a global commercial strategy, driving new business across all SATRA divisions

Lead and inspire the Sales & marketing teams.

Increase sales of all SATRA services, including: SATRA production efficiency platforms, Footwear Testing, PPE testing & certification, Flooring & Furniture testing

Increase SATRA's membership throughout all current and potential countries of operation. (Global excluding China and SE Asia)

Undertake regular visits and develop a contact plan for key customers.

Develop strategic new targets across all service divisions

Develop key account plans to map key accounts and identify cross selling opportunities

Organise events targeted at Members and potential customers.

Support planning and arrange meetings for exhibitions.

About You

Essential

Demonstratable experience of designing and implementing a commercial strategy

Demonstrable experience of leading and inspiring a sales & marketing team

A comprehensive understanding and empathy with different and varied industries and a good understanding of the supply chains that SATRA supports.

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in setting strategy, tactics and measurable targets/KPIs to check on progress

Experienced results driven sales & marketing background

Excellent time management and organisational skills - must be self-motivated

Good verbal and written communication skills and able to build relationships with both customers and colleagues

Must be confident meeting face to face with all levels of management

English language skills

Experienced and comfortable with international travel, occasionally over weekends.

Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams / Zoom, PowerPoint and delivering presentations / webinars

Hold a full driving licence

Desirable

Experience of working in a testing-based environment would be an advantage

Experience of organising and delivering events

Experience of overseas travel

Experience of using social media platforms

Experience of using and managing sales teams with a CRM tool

Benefits Include

Staff benefits include 25 - 30 days (service related) annual leave; life assurance; a group personal pension plan; income protection; free parking; flexible working hours.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person