Sales Director

## Sales Director

**About Us**

Thames Valley Controls is a specialist manufacturer delivering high-quality elevator control panels and innovative digital remote monitoring solutions. We support lift companies, service providers, and modernisation projects with reliable, future-focused technology, combining engineering excellence with smart connectivity.

**The Role**

We are seeking an experienced and driven **Sales Director** to lead our commercial growth across the UK and Ireland. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for expanding our market share in both our **core control panel manufacturing division** and our growing **remote monitoring and digital solutions offering**.

You will shape and execute the sales strategy, develop key customer relationships, and position Thames Valley Controls as the partner of choice within the lift and access industry.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Develop and implement a **UK & Ireland sales strategy** aligned with company growth objectives
• Lead new business development across lift manufacturers, installers, and service providers
• Manage and grow existing key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships
• Drive sales of both:
• Elevator control panels (new installations & modernisation)
• Digital remote monitoring and packaged solutions
• Identify market trends, opportunities, and competitor activities
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing sales function (where applicable)
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to align customer solutions
• Represent Thames Valley Controls at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Deliver accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting

**About You**

• Proven experience in a **senior sales or commercial leadership role**
• Background in one or more of the following sectors:
• Lift / elevator industry
• Building services / controls / automation
• Industrial electrical or electronic systems
• Demonstrable success in **business development and key account management**
• Experience selling technical or engineered solutions
• Strong understanding of **digital/connected systems** is highly desirable
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland

**What We Offer**

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, innovative business
• A supportive and entrepreneurial working environment
• Career progression as the business expands

**Why Join Us?**

At Thames Valley Controls, you’ll be part of a company that blends **engineering expertise with digital innovation**, helping shape the future of lift control and monitoring systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a specialist and evolving sector.