Head of Sales

Salary - £60,000-£70,000 (DOE), car allowance, performance related bonusLocation - StaffordHours: 8:00am-4.30pm (Monday - Friday)We are currently seeking a Head of Sales to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Stafford. This hands‑on role will play a fundamental part in developing future sales growth and providing vision, direction and leadership for the sales team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience of the entire sales process, excelling at lead generation, relationship building, and deal closing. We’re looking for an ambitious individual who has strong negotiating skills, someone with a successful track record who can inspire the same performance in others. The role demands a leader who has a sharp mind and an ability to coach, advise and motivate others while building and maintaining a high‑performance team.This position is an office based role, in Stafford, with travel to meet customers once a week across in the UK.ResponsibilitiesCreate and execute strategic sales plan that expands the customer base and achieves growth plansMeet with potential clients and develop long‑lasting professional relationshipsManage and develop a small team of account managers through growth, set objectives, and monitor their performanceIdentify knowledge gaps within the team and develop plans for filling themEnsure that company quotas are met by holding daily check‑ins with sales team to set objectives and monitor progressRequirementsExtensive experience of end to end Sales Management, with a hands on consultative approachIdeal industry experience would come from Industrial/engineered products/machinery into regulated manufacturing environments or the Food & Drink manufacturing sector.Proven record of success with designing and implementing sales strategy and processesExceptional at building strategic relationshipsStrong negotiation skills, to generate new business leads and close sales.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skillsSuperb leadership, with ability to mentor/coach and lead from the frontFlexibility to travel nationally.Salary - £60,000-70,000 DOECar allowance £6,000 per annumBonusLaptop and phone22 days + Statutory holiday (& additional day for birthday) #J-18808-Ljbffr