Head Of Sales

Bowmay Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in passive fire protection is seeking a Head of Sales to lead their national sales strategy. You will guide the sales team, drive revenue growth, and enhance the commercial direction of the brand. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the construction sector and is adept at building relationships with contractors and architects. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

2 x salary life insurance

Healthcare benefit

3% company contribution to pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a sales leadership role within the construction sector.
• Experience selling to contractors and specifiers, preferably in passive fire protection.
• Ability to define and execute strategic sales initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK & Ireland sales teams.
• Define strategic sales targets, KPIs, and revenue goals.
• Represent the brand at industry events and drive field sales activity.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic sales development

Commercial savvy

Relationship building

Team motivation

Job description

We re supporting one of our long-standing clients, an impressive manufacturer who are a leader in passive fire protection, in their search for a Head of Sales.

It s a key leadership role with huge influence. You ll take the lead on the national sales strategy and performance, reporting directly to the General Manager.

You ll guide the sales team, drive revenue growth, and shape the commercial direction of the brand, positioning the company as the No.1 manufacturer of passive fire barriers.

What You ll Get:

• Competitive salary offered
• 33 days holiday
• 2 x salary life insurance
• Healthcare Benefit
• 3 % Company Contribution to Pension

About You

• You re a proven sales leader with 5+ years of experience within the construction sector
• Experienced in selling to drylining contractors, architects, installers, main contractors and specifiers
• Ideally, you ve worked with passive fire protection or similar resistive materials
• You re commercially savvy, analytical, and confident in defining sales strategies
• You lead by example, supporting, motivating and developing your team
• You re confident presenting at CPD seminars, trade shows and industry events

About the Role

• You ll lead, manage and develop the UK & Ireland sales teams
• Define and deliver strategic sales targets, KPIs, and revenue goals
• Drive field sales and spec activity across key product ranges
• You ll be a brand ambassador, representing the business at industry events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, contractors, and specifiers
• Collaborate with marketing, customer service, and production teams
• Oversee sales forecasting, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Identify new opportunities, monitor competitor activity, and share insights with senior leadership

About the company

We ve partnered with this business for many, many years, they ve developed immensely due to a huge period of growth, and they want to find a great person to fill this role.

If you re ready to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven business, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now!