Sales Director (CONFIDENTIAL)

England Permanent £90,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Director to take full ownership of a national sales function within a market-leading construction business. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on commercial responsibility, you will drive sustainable revenue growth, develop high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in the company's future success
  • Lead a national sales function with full strategic responsibility.
  • Board-level influence with direct reporting to the Managing Director

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly respected business operating within the construction sector. With a strong market presence, established customer relationships and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a commercially driven Sales Director to lead the next phase of business growth.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute the company's national sales strategy.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing UK sales team.
  • Take ownership of revenue growth, profitability and overall commercial performance.
  • Drive specification-led sales activity across key projects and opportunities.
  • Lead major negotiations, strategic bids and commercial agreements.
  • Manage sales forecasting, budgeting and pipeline performance.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across the construction supply chain.
  • Identify opportunities to increase market share and expand customer engagement.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs across the sales function.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement.
  • Improve sales processes, CRM utilisation and forecasting accuracy.
  • Work closely with the senior leadership team to support wider business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sales Director should have:

  • Proven experience in a Sales Director, Head of Sales or Commercial Director role.
  • Strong track record of delivering profitable sales growth.
  • Experience leading national sales teams within a construction-related environment.
  • Background in specification-led or project-driven sales.
  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Experience developing and implementing successful sales strategies.
  • Ability to build, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
  • Data-driven approach to forecasting, pipeline management and business planning.
  • Ambitious and capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels.

What's on Offer

  • Basic salary up to £110,000.
  • Executive bonus package.
  • Senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director.
  • Full ownership of the UK sales strategy and commercial direction.
  • Leadership responsibility for an established national sales team.
  • Significant influence on business performance and future growth.
  • High levels of autonomy and decision-making authority.
  • Opportunity to shape a high-performing sales culture.
  • Long-term career opportunity within a market-leading organisation.



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Director to make a significant impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now.

Contact
Mus Taleb
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7012184
Phone number
+441932264004

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mus Taleb
Consultant phone
+441932264004
Job reference
JN-052026-7012184