Head of Sales

Overview

An internationally renowned technology and business solutions company is searching for a seasoned Head of Sales to lead its UK sales division during a transformative and expansive phase. This role requires a commercially savvy leader experienced in assembling, nurturing, and expanding sales units within dynamic, customer-focused settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the UK's comprehensive sales strategy aimed at sustained revenue growth.
• Manage sales outcomes, including forecasting, budgeting, and territory management.
• Recruit, mentor, and enhance a high-achieving field sales team.
• Foster a culture centered on accountability, continual progress, and commercial superiority.
• Develop scalable sales frameworks, track performance metrics, and generate comprehensive reports.
• Evaluate critical business indicators to pinpoint growth and efficiency opportunities.
• Work closely with senior leadership and cross-departmental teams to ensure commercial targets align with the broader business vision.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with executive stakeholders across a varied client base.
• Provide strategic insights on market trends and customer needs to aid decision-making, product innovation, and retention strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive leadership experience in B2B sales within technology, software, business or financial services sectors.
• Proven success in driving significant revenue increases and surpassing sales goals.
• Expertise in creating and scaling efficient sales organizations.
• Exceptional ability to manage stakeholder relations and influence top-level executives.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing intricate, consultative sales processes.
• Data-oriented mindset for forecasting, pipeline oversight, and enhancing sales performance.
• Excellent leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing teams.
• Ability to excel in fast-moving, growth-oriented, entrepreneurial environments.
• Effective communicator capable of engaging across all organizational levels.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across the UK as necessary.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading B2B sales teams with a focus on national or regional leadership responsibilities.
• History of operating within fast-growth companies and scaling commercial output.
• Strong strategic planning and execution expertise.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Lead a critical national sales function with strategic influence.
• Shape commercial strategy and support overall business expansion.
• Interact with senior leaders and international stakeholders.
• Enhance career growth prospects within a global enterprise.
• Competitive remuneration package inclusive of salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Hybrid work environment balancing onsite and flexible work arrangements.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role based onsite in the City of London. The company promotes a performance-driven, high-accountability culture and expects national travel commitments. Applicants must accept applicable terms and conditions, as well as privacy policies associated with the hiring process.