Head of Sales
Location: Chesterfield (with UK travel)
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum + 25% bonus
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven Head of Sales to lead and develop a multi-site B2B sales function within an established manufacturing business.
Reporting to the Managing Director / Group Commercial Director, you will take overall responsibility for sales performance, strategy and team leadership, driving sustainable revenue growth, increasing market share and developing key customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the sales strategy to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets.
- Lead, motivate and develop the internal and external sales teams across multiple sites.
- Drive new business development, customer retention and strategic account growth.
- Identify, manage and maximise tender and bid opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with key clients and commercial stakeholders.
- Monitor sales performance, KPIs and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
- Work collaboratively with operational, commercial and technical teams to maximise sales opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement across sales processes and performance.
About You:
We are looking for a proven sales leader with:
- At least 5 years' sales experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong B2B sales management and business development experience.
- A track record of delivering revenue growth and achieving commercial targets.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing successful sales teams.
- Strong negotiation, relationship management and tendering skills.
- A strategic and analytical approach, combined with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
- The confidence and ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.
The Package:
- £65,000 – £80,000 basic salary
- 25% annual bonus
- Senior leadership position with genuine influence over business growth and commercial strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional looking to take ownership of a multi-site sales operation and make a significant impact on business performance.