Head of Sales

CV Technical; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing CNC manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Sales to drive new business development, manage a sales team, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has 5-6 years of relevant experience, CNC knowledge, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60k plus uncapped commission and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Paid travel

Pension contribution

Private health cover

Life insurance

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities.
• Document all leads and customer interactions.
• Attend trade shows and close deals.
• Manage the sales process and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Business development

CNC experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Job description

Head of Sales - CNC/Manufacturing

We are a rapidly growing company looking for an ambitious Sales department Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a hunter mentality, who thrives on building new business and managing sales from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads and maintain a strong sales pipeline (60% new business focus).
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and build tailored proposals and quotations.
• Document all leads, opportunities, and customer interactions accurately.
• Attend trade shows and close deals.
• Manage the team, department and all elements of the sales process, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior staff.
• Operate with autonomy – your day is dictated by what drives results, whether on the road or onsite.

Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development.
• CNC experience is essential.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience; looking for someone ambitious and eager to grow with the company.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Must be commutable to Milton Keynes.

Team & Structure

• Join a close‑knit team with opportunities to mentor junior staff and help shape team development.
• Rapid company growth.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: up to 60k basic + uncapped commission.
• Paid travel to customer sites as needed.
• Pension: 3-5% contribution.
• Private health cover (AXA) and life insurance.
• + days holiday plus bank holidays.

Why Join Us

• Autonomy to manage sales end‑to‑end.
• UK‑wide travel – no two days are the same.
• Opportunity to develop a team and grow with a fast‑moving business.
• Hands‑on involvement in trade shows and client engagements.

If you're an energetic, proactive sales professional with a hunter mentality and a desire to manage and grow a team, we want to hear from you!

Please reach out to Kathryn.van-