Regional Sales Leader-Oil & Gas & Industrial

Location: Rugby or Middlesbrough (Remote/Hybrid Considered)

Initially a 6month role which could be extended.

Are you an experienced sales leader with a proven track record of driving growth within the Oil & Gas or Industrial Services sector?

We're looking for a commercially driven Services Sales Leader to define and execute the regional sales strategy, develop key customer relationships, and drive business growth across the UK and Northern Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global engineering organisation, working with a diverse portfolio of customers while leading a high-performing sales team in a strategic leadership role.

The Role As the Services Sales Leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing the regional commercial strategy, identifying new business opportunities, managing strategic customer relationships, and leading a successful sales team to exceed ambitious growth targets.

Working closely with Engineering, Commercial Operations and Regional Leadership teams, you will ensure customers receive innovative technical solutions while maintaining commercial excellence throughout the sales process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional sales strategy for the Industry & Oil & Gas Services business.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across service contracts, system upgrades, spare parts and training solutions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Lead complex bids and tender submissions from qualification through to contract award.
• Manage, coach and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Maintain an accurate Salesforce (SFDC) pipeline, providing forecasting and reporting across the region.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, procurement processes and commercial risk frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Commercial Operations and Regional Leaders to deliver customer-focused solutions and drive business success.

About You

You'll be an experienced commercial leader with a strong background in Oil & Gas, Industrial Services or Automation and the ability to build trusted relationships at executive level.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience leading successful sales teams within the Oil & Gas, Industrial Services or Automation sectors.
• A strong track record in business development, account management and delivering sustainable revenue growth.
• Technical understanding of electrical systems, drives, automation or industrial equipment.
• Experience managing complex bids, tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers and C-suite executives.
• Experience using Salesforce (SFDC) or a similar CRM platform.
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology or a related discipline (preferred).
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel internationally when required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate.
• Opportunity to join a global engineering leader.
• High-profile regional leadership role with significant commercial influence.
• Flexible working with Rugby, Middlesbrough or remote working options.
• Collaborative international environment with excellent career development opportunities.

If you're a strategic sales leader looking to make a real commercial impact within a global engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.