Head Of Sales

March Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Sales to spearhead their UK Public Sector department. This pivotal role involves crafting strategic sales plans, driving revenue growth, and nurturing a high-performing sales team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in complex sales, particularly within the public sector or technology. With a focus on building robust relationships and delivering exceptional results, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and promotes a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Birthday Off

Purchase up to an additional 5 days of holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Aim to finish work at 2pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior sales role, ideally in public sector or technology.
• Proven success in selling complex products and consistently hitting targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute go-to-market sales strategies.
• Drive business growth and exceed revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop the UK public sector sales team.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Revenue Growth Management

Key Account Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Salesforce

Project Management

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead their UK Public Sector department. You will be responsible for setting and executing strategic sales plans, driving revenue growth, managing key accounts, and developing a high-performing sales team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute go-to-market sales strategies
2. Drive business growth and exceed revenue targets
3. Build strong relationships with public sector customers and stakeholders
4. Oversee bid management and tender processes
5. Deliver high-quality sales proposals and presentations
6. Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting
7. Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams
8. Lead, coach, and develop the UK public sector sales team

Key Attributes

• Minimum 3 years in a senior sales role, ideally in public sector or technology
• Proven success in selling complex products and consistently hitting targets
• Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with solid forecasting and reporting capabilities
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, customer-focused approach
• Desirable: Salesforce and project management experience

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Birthday Off
• Purchase up to an additional 5 days of holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Aim to finish work at 2pm on Fridays
• Hybrid working where operationally feasible

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to those with relevant skills. If you do not hear from us within a week, your application was unsuccessful.

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