A specialist global photonics organisation is seeking an accomplished senior sales leader to take on the role of Vice President of Sales, based in the UK. With businesses at the forefront of innovation in Defence, Scientific Instrumentation, Aerospace, and Quantum Technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to unify and lead international sales operations, driving growth through a strategic global sales approach.
The Role of VP Sales (Photonics)
As Vice President of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s global go-to-market strategy. You will:
Lead and inspire a multi-national technical sales team.
Integrate existing sales teams, processes, and systems across multiple geographies.
Drive business growth by aligning advanced photonics solutions with diverse customer needs.
Work closely with engineering, R&D, and marketing teams to expand market share.
Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and customer forums.
Operate in a technology-rich environment, working with government, OEM, and academic customers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement global growth strategies in partnership.
Lead and expand a high-performing international sales team.
Oversee integration and manage organisational change across the group.
Analyse sales data, forecast revenue, and adjust strategies to capitalise on opportunities.
Negotiate contracts, pricing models, and service agreements to maximise profitability.
Provide management reports and KPIs in a timely manner.
Act as a key representative of the organisation to customers and stakeholders.
Essential Skills & Experience of the VP Sales - Photonics
Proven sales and leadership experience in OEM components or systems within photonics, optics, or lasers (5+ years in a leadership role).
Strong track record of delivering international sales growth.
Demonstrable success in sales integration and change management.
Expertise in developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Strategic, data-driven thinker with strong analytical ability.
Degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics or a related technical discipline.
Desirable Skills
Experience securing contracts in Defence and Government-funded programmes (US, UK, or EU).
Background working alongside R&D in an optics or photonics environment.
Additional language skills(German, French, Spanish, or Chinese preferred).
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a global leadership role within one of the most innovative and fast-growing areas of photonics. You will be instrumental in shaping the company’s commercial future and will work at the forefront of technologies impacting quantum, aerospace, defence, and scientific markets worldwide.
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