Sales Director - Automation SolutionsIn support of a specialist automation solutions provider firmly focused on modern conveyor solutions including AI based robotics, we are seeking a NEW Sales Director to develop, lead and deliver a new strategic sales growth approach in the UK and internationally.Based at their central offices / manufacturing site in West Sussex, this position will be targeted on growth away from their core involvement in the automotive sector and ideally position the business to successfully deliver new customer automation success. Medical and pharma production sectors are of particular interest but also to have an open mind to other industries.Having ownership of the sales process along with the marketing approach, this role is seeking an experienced senior level commercial professional who enjoys a direct new customer/market engagement approach and can contribute to the organisation to provide senior level direction on delivering success.Reporting to the Managing Director, core responsibilities include: Identify, evaluate and prioritize new industrial segments and business opportunitiesDefine the go-to market strategy for product definition, introduction and market penetrationConduct competitive analysis, customer needs mapping and market sizingLead the commercial rollout of products with engineering / technical specificationsPartner with RandD / engineering teams to define and adapt solutions to suit customer requirementsDeliver technical ..... full job details .....