Head of Sales

Reference:
1348663
Sector:
Sales & Marketing
Salary:
£75,000 to £80,000 Per Annum
Benefits:
Uncapped OTE circa £100,000
Town/City:
Dunmow, Essex
Contract Type:
Full time
Closing Date:
29/07/2026

Head of Sales

Location: Dunmow, Essex
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 basic (DOE) + Uncapped OTE circa £100,000 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

 
The Opportunity
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Sales to join a growing business and play a key role in its continued success.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for developing and delivering the sales strategy, driving revenue growth, leading and mentoring the sales team, and identifying new commercial opportunities. The role offers a mix of office-based working and client visits, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic leadership and building strong customer relationships.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a sales strategy to drive sustainable business growth.
  • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing sales team.
  • Drive new business acquisition while growing existing client relationships.
  • Set ambitious sales targets and ensure they are achieved.
  • Monitor KPIs and sales performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify new markets and revenue opportunities.
  • Work closely with operational teams to ensure an excellent customer experience.
  • Build long-term relationships with key clients and strategic partners.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, ambition and continuous improvement.

About You
 
We're looking for an ambitious sales leader with a proven track record of delivering growth and inspiring teams.
 
You'll have:

  • Significant experience in a senior sales leadership role.
  • A history of exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
  • A proactive, resilient and hands-on approach.
  • A passion for winning new business and developing high-performing teams.

Essential experience:
 
Experience within electrical compliance, testing & inspection or facilities management is essential.
 
What's on Offer

  • £75,000 - £80,000 basic salary.
  • Uncapped OTE of circa £100,000.
  • Company van.
  • 20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • A genuine opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the business.
  • Supportive leadership team.
  • A varied role combining office-based working with client-facing responsibilities.