Head of Sales & Marketing

Overview

Salary: £45,000 – £61,000 per year (DOE)

Barkston Plastics Group is a long-established UK manufacturer and plastic engineering business, founded in 1969. We are now looking to appoint a Head of Sales & Marketing to lead and develop our group-wide commercial strategy.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role with responsibility for driving sales performance, leading marketing activity, and building a structured, data-led commercial function to support long-term growth.

• Develop and deliver the group sales and marketing strategy
• Lead, coach, and manage internal and external sales and marketing activity
• Own KPIs, forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM discipline
• Manage key accounts and identify new market opportunities
• Lead digital marketing, campaigns, brand development, exhibitions, and events
• Work closely with operations and finance to ensure commercial alignment
• Produce accurate reports and track ROI on marketing spend

• Proven commercial leader with experience in manufacturing or engineering
• Strong background in sales, marketing, or combined commercial roles
• Strategic thinker who is also hands-on and delivery-focused
• Confident with CRM systems, forecasting, and performance management
• Knowledge of plastics is an advantage, but not essential

• Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape the commercial future of a respected, growing business
• Leeds-based, on-site role

Apply via Linked In or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.