Head of Global Distribution and Indirect Sales Channels

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as Head of Global Distribution and Indirect Sales Channels.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for developing and executing our enterprise-wide distribution strategy — including the development of digital Sales channels — to expand our market penetration across regions and industries, and boost sales revenue of our different ranges of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate our established distribution network across Europe and globally.







• Strategic development of our global distribution and indirect sales framework, expanding our reach into new markets and channels, aligning with regional strategies.







• Inspire and empower regional distribution managers and partners to exceed growth targets.







• Collaborate closely with Regional Heads of Sales and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment.







• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key distributors and stakeholders.







• Champion ecommerce initiatives to enhance indirect sales performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• A visionary leader with a proven track record in global distribution and indirect sales.







• Experience working across diverse markets and cultures, ideally within industrial or technical sectors.







• A natural motivator who energises partners and internal teams alike.







• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate strategy into action.







• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be at the forefront of a global growth journey, teaming up with industry experts and passionate professionals.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of our distribution strategy and make a lasting impact.

Our compensation packages are benchmarked against local markets so will be dependent upon location.

 About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical.

Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world.

We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge.

At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset.

Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration.

We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive.

We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy.

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone.

So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process.

So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is:

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

Required Skill Profession

Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, And Sales Managers