National Sales Manager – Tools

Role

Exclusive Senior Management Assignment

UK Country Manager – Festool UK

Exclusively retained by Courtney Smith Group

Courtney Smith Group has been appointed as sole recruitment partner to Festool UK in the search for an outstanding UK Country Manager.

The Company

Festool UK is part of a globally recognised, premium manufacturer of high-performance professional tools used across multiple construction applications including timber, carpentry, painting and renovation.

With 100+ years of heritage, Festool remains a proud, family-run business built on regional roots, exceptional quality standards, sustainable success and a strong sense of unity. Each of their 2,700 employees worldwide is considered part of the Festool family. While proud of their history, the organisation continues to evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly global market.

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile leadership role with full responsibility for the sales strategy and sales teams across UK + Ireland.

As UK Country Manager, you will:

Lead all the UK + Ireland Sales functions

Directly manage:

External & Internal Sales force

Key Account Manager

Take ownership of key commercial decisions including:

Customer strategy

Key account development

Dealer and distribution partnerships

A core objective will be to expand and diversify the UK dealer network, strengthening trade with targeted National Distributors, stockists and Merchants while maintaining close collaboration with existing dealer partners and creating demand across the channel.

🏫Location & Travel

Head office: Bury St Edmunds

Required: You will be expected to support and coach the external sales team with regular field visits in the UK and Ireland, up to 3 days per week. Rest of time based in either office or at home.

Candidates must reside south of the M62 and East of Bristol.

👓The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a commercially astute and inspirational senior leader who can demonstrate:

Minimum 5 years’ successful Sales Management / Sales Director experience

Strong commercial, operational, marketing and strategic sales capability

Proven ability to lead, align and motivate cross-functional teams

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Degree education (preferred)

Experience within Power Tools would be advantageous but not essential. Candidates from within the broader Construction sector with strong senior leadership credentials will be considered, providing you can demonstrate strong relationships with a Stockist base.

❓Application Process

All applications must be submitted via Courtney Smith Group.

Direct applications to Festool UK will be redirected to us.

For a confidential discussion regarding this exclusive assignment, please contact Courtney Smith Group.