Head of Sales

Head of SalesA senior leadership opportunity for an experienced sales professional to drive business growth, develop strategic client relationships and lead national sales activity within the UK industrial services market.If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:Sales Director, Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, National Sales ManagerSALARY: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits (Car / Car Allowance, Pension, 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays)LOCATION: Derby, Derbyshire, East MidlandsJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head of Sales to play a critical role in shaping the future growth of the organisation and supporting its long-term strategic vision.As a Head of Sales, you will take ownership of national sales performance across industrial services, leading business development activity, strengthening key client relationships and delivering sustainable revenue growth.The Head of Sales will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, developing growth strategies, overseeing tender activity and identifying new market opportunities across the UK.This role suits a commercially astute sales leader with strong knowledge of the UK industrial market and a proven ability to deliver results through strategic planning, negotiation and leadership.DUTIESBusiness Development Leadership: Generating new leads, developing client relationships and expanding service offeringsSales Strategy Delivery: Creating, implementing and monitoring business growth strategies aligned to company objectivesRevenue Generation: Achieving agreed sales targets and maximising contract margins through effective negotiationTender Management: Overseeing pre-qualification, tender preparation and re-tender activity in collaboration with operational teamsClient Relationship Management: Identifying opportunities within existing accounts and strengthening long-term partnershipsMarket Intelligence: Monitoring competitor activity and providing insight into market trends and opportunitiesSales Performance Oversight: Setting targets, identifying priority clients and supporting incentive and award frameworksCross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with operations to coordinate bids, pricing and service specificationsData & Reporting: Managing sales databases, maintaining accurate records and producing performance reportsProfessional Representation: Upholding high standards of integrity, presentation and customer service at all timesCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSProven experience leading and developing high-performing sales teamsPrevious experience within UK industrial or facilities-related service marketsExperience managing medium to high-value service contracts with complex agreementsStrong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse business performanceExcellent communication, presentation and negotiation skillsConfidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including Director levelSound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and ExcelStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectivelyA proactive, driven and methodical approach to achieving targetsAbility to maintain confidentiality and operate with professionalism and integrityHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14365AWD online | http://www.awdo.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr