About the role

  • Director of Sales leading MMT's automation sales strategy across Ireland. Responsible for revenue growth, market share expansion, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the sales strategy for automation solutions across Ireland.
  • Lead, manage, and mentor the automation sales team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
  • Drive business development activities, including identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
  • Conduct market analysis, with a focus on competitor insights, to guide business growth strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with Program Technical Directors and other senior leaders to ensure seamless client engagement and delivery alignment.
  • Represent MMT at client meetings, industry events, and conferences.
  • Deliver accurate sales forecasts, pipeline management, and performance reporting to executive leadership.
  • Travel regularly between Galway and Cork sites, ensuring strong visibility and leadership across both locations.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience in sales, ideally at Director or Senior Manager level, within automation or related high-tech industries.
  • Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in automation solutions.
  • Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to translate technical solutions into customer value.
  • Deep understanding of the Irish and European automation/medical device market landscape.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing sales teams.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Flexibility to travel frequently between MMT’s Galway and Cork offices and to client sites as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive executive-level salary (to be benchmarked against the market).
  • Performance-based incentives/bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Travel support as required.

Job title

Commercial Director – Automation

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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