Job Description:
Who are we:
Today is where the future becomes reality, and that's why we believe that every "today" should be extraordinary. People-centric design and an obsession with details are at the core of what we do at Belkin. We empower people to get more life out of every single day with our extensive range of products delivering power, protection, connectivity, audio, and smart home solutions. From humble beginnings in a 1980s Southern California garage to celebrating 40 years as a market leader and innovator in 2023, our ethos has always been about connection. As a diverse, global technology company, Belkin is still inspired and driven by the connection between people and technology.
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What you'll do
As the UK & Ireland Sales Director, you'll be a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader responsible for driving revenue growth, market share, and brand presence across both retail and business channels. Leading a high-performing team of sales professionals, you'll develop and execute sales and relationship strategies that build strong, long-term partnerships with major distributors, retailers, and resellers. You'll own the full sales lifecycle, from forecasting and planning to product launches and promotional campaigns, ensuring alignment with company vision, profitability targets, and growth objectives. Your daily focus will be to inspire collaboration, develop talent, and foster a high-performance, accountable culture that delivers exceptional commercial results in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
The UK team is a high-performing group known for consistently delivering strong growth, deep market knowledge, and outstanding customer relationships; joining this team means becoming part of a hardworking, collaborative culture that values contributing to the team's strong reputation as much as driving results.
How you'll do it
* Lead and inspire the UK & Ireland Sales team to exceed revenue, margin, and growth targets
* Develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for each business unit aligned with company growth plans
* Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key customers, securing long-term partnerships and maximising opportunities
* Drive accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting to leadership, ensuring optimal performance and meeting KPIs
* Collaborate closely with Marketing to develop and implement marketing plans, sales promotions, and product launches
* Manage product lifecycle activities in partnership with Business Unit Product teams, ensuring timely new product introductions and relevant range hierarchies
* Analyse market trends to identify growth opportunities through new channels, partnerships, or customer segments
* Own P&L responsibility for the region, managing departmental expenses within budget guidelines
* Foster a high-performance culture by coaching, mentoring, and developing your team to empower growth and development
* Represent the UK & Ireland region in global and EMEA leadership meetings, contributing to cross-functional initiatives
* Travel across UK & Ireland regularly, with occasional international travel as required
What you'll need
* Proven ability to lead and develop successful teams in a multi-channel environment
* Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
* Deep understanding of UK & Ireland retail and B2B landscapes within consumer electronics or related tech/FMCG sectors
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a customer-centric approach
* Excellent analytical skills for forecasting, financial planning, and performance measurement
* Experience owning P&L and managing budgets effectively
* Ability to manage product lifecycle and support new product launches in collaboration with cross-functional teams
* Exceptional leadership skills to build, empower, and inspire a high-performing, diverse team
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment with a willingness to travel regularly
What you've done
* 5+ years' experience in a leadership role
* Industry or channel experience essential
* Built and maintained strong, long-term relationships with major retailers, distributors, and key B2B customers
* Managed full sales cycle including forecasting, budgeting, promotions, and product lifecycle management
* Led sales strategy transformations, new market entries, or channel expansions successfully
* Managed teams of senior and national account managers, fostering a culture of high performance and development
What you'll get in return
* Competitive Salary, Benefits and Bonus Plan
* Flexible hybrid working
* Optional Private Health Insurance & Dental Insurance
* Pension
* Life Assurance & Income Protection Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days after 5 years) & Bank Holidays
* Belkin Product Employee Discount Programme
Location: Kings Langley (with travel across the UK and Ireland)
Reports to: Regional Managing Director Europe
What you're getting into
We've got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you'll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you'll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Disability and Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Location:
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