Head of Sales

Verve Talent Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Talent Limited is seeking a Head of Sales in London to lead a growing retail sales function. The role focuses on winning new business, expanding the current portfolio, and driving profitable growth across the UK and Europe.

You will set targets, coach the team, and build strong customer relationships as part of a hands-on leadership approach. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in selling within retail, strong commercial judgement on revenue and margins, and an

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sales team.
• Proven track record of winning new accounts and developing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for sales strategy and delivering revenue targets.
• Lead, coach and motivate an existing high-performing sales team.
• Set and manage sales targets, KPIs and pipeline discipline.
• Develop and build long-term partnerships across the portfolio.
• Identify new business opportunities and emerging channels.

Skills

New accounts

Relationship building

Sales leadership

Strategic sales

Retail knowledge

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Job description

Head of Sales - Permanent - London - Retail

Head of Sales required by a market leading retail organisation.

Role is to build, lead and accelerate an existing sales function. A hands‑on role for a leader who can win new business, maximise and develop the current portfolio, develop strong customer relationships and drive profitable growth across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the the sales strategy and delivering revenue targets .
• Lead coach and motivate an existing high‑performing sales team.
• Setting and managing sales targets, KPIs and pipeline discipline.
• Develop and build long‑term partnerships across the portfolio.
• Identifying new business opportunities and emerging channels.

Key Skills

• Strong track record of winning new accounts and developing commercial relationships across Retail.
• Commercial judgement across revenue, margins and profitability.
• Proven experience leading a sales team and delivering sustained growth.
• A hands‑on, proactive leadership style — someone who leads from the front
• Product experience within hardlines - home, travel, tech/gaming, gifting, toys and lifestyle highly desirable.
• High ambition, drive and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.

This is a great opportunity to work with a market leading, growing organisation.