Sales Director

Sales Director – UK Established over 15 years ago, our client is an industry-leading software provider with a global workforce of over 3000 employees and a turnover north of $1BN last year. They offer a range of advanced software solutions providing insights into organisations’ internal processes and enhancing their operational efficiency. Working with businesses across a range of sectors, their software is business-critical and has supported many organisations in preventing a loss of revenue. With clients such as Nike, Tesco, and HSBC, they’ve got a fantastic reputation within their space and are now looking for a Sales Director to continue to drive their growth across the UK. They are a continuous Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader and are looking for an individual who can both lead & mentor the current team, whilst also supporting on larger deals & working with key accounts. This is a hybrid position for candidates based in the UK. Responsibilities Create & implement an effective sales strategy for driving revenue growth Provide leadership, guidance and motivation to the sales team to achieve sales targets and KPIs. Train & mentor high-performing sales team, supporting with continued growth and development Establish sales objectives across the team; tracking performance and identifying areas for improvement/opportunity Support sales team members with larger deals and key accounts when needed Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends & competitor activity Collaborate with wider internal teams & leadership to align initiatives Provide regular reporting on sales performance, market trends and growth strategies to executive team Ensure all activities and processes are complied with e.g. CRM system usage Review processes regularly to increase efficiency and effectiveness The Successful Candidate Strong track record within software sales leadership Hands-on leadership approach; happy to work directly with team members in supporting on deal closure and working with key accounts Experience selling multiple products consecutively is essential Commutable to Berkshire twice per week is ideal Sales Director Package Basic salary: £150,000-170,000 OTE: x2 Car allowance Stock options Healthcare options Pension options 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays