Head of Sales

March Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Sales to lead their UK Public Sector department. The role involves setting strategic sales plans, driving revenue growth, and managing key accounts. Candidates should have experience in senior sales roles, particularly within the public sector or technology, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

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.
• Proven success in selling complex products.

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

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Strategic thinking

Tools

Salesforce

Project management

Job description

Direct message the job poster from March Recruitment

Recruitment Manager at March Recruitment

Our client are 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

• Develop and execute go-to-market sales strategies
• Drive business growth and exceed revenue targets
• Build strong relationships with public sector customers and stakeholders
• Oversee bid management and tender processes
• Deliver high-quality sales proposals and presentations
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams
• 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 target
• 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
• 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
• We embrace hybrid working and, where it is operationally practicable

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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