Head Of Sales

Paradigm Employment Services; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international IT firm is seeking a results-driven Head of Sales to drive sales across UK, Europe, and the US. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 plus generous commissions. The right candidate will possess extensive experience in IT hardware sales, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a sales team strategically. Enjoy a hybrid working model, career progression opportunities, and robust support for skills development.

Benefits

Generous commission scheme

Support for further education

Pension and holiday insurance cover

Dynamic working environment

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT hardware sales.
• Established supplier and customer relationships.
• In-depth understanding of laptop and server infrastructure.
• Experience in closing high-value deals.
• Strong analytical and pricing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales for laptops, servers, and other IT equipment.
• Expand sales channels in international markets.
• Negotiate with suppliers and customers.
• Lead and motivate a small sales team.
• Analyse market trends and adapt strategies.

Skills

IT hardware sales

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Team leadership

Data analysis

Job description

Head of Sales- IT

We have an exceptionally rare opportunity for a resilient Head of Sales to join a leading international organisation with operations across the UK, Europe, and the US. Our client is a specialist in laptops, desktops, servers and networking equipment, championing the circular economy through innovative and sustainable IT solutions.

We're looking to connect with a results-driven sales leader who combines commercial acumen with strategic vision, someone ready to take ownership at a senior level, demonstrate their capability, and gain recognition and reward on an international stage.

Main Responsibilities for the successful Head of Sales

• Drive large-scale sales of laptops, servers, storage, and networking equipment across international markets.
• Lead the development and expansion of sales channels in the United States, while strengthening existing markets globally.
• Negotiate daily with suppliers and customers to achieve profitable outcomes and maintain long-term partnerships.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a small team to deliver consistent and measurable sales performance.
• Confidently assess product specifications including CPUs, models, screen types, and demand cycles to identify opportunities and optimise sales strategies.
• Oversee the management of enterprise-grade equipment, including servers, RAID, SAS, switches, and racks.
• Analyse market trends, adapt strategies proactively, and communicate performance insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure all supplier and customer engagements comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Operate in full compliance with WEEE, export, and data-bearing device regulations, maintaining the highest standards of responsibility and governance.

Main requirements for the successful Head of Sales

• Background in IT hardware sales, with a proven track record of delivering consistent results.
• Well-established supplier and customer relationships across the laptop and enterprise IT sectors.
• In-depth understanding of laptop platforms, servers, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing high-value deals with commercial precision.
• Strong commercial acumen with disciplined pricing and data analysis skills.
• Experienced team leader with a performance-driven and motivational approach.
• Highly compliance-aware, professional, and globally focused on all business dealings.
• A proactive problem-solver who performs at their best under pressure and responsibility.

What we offer to the successful Head of Sales

• Salary £60,000 + per annum
• Generous commission scheme
• Monday to Friday - Hybrid working
• A progression plan for professional growth in a key industry a sector.
• Support for further education and skills development.
• Dynamic working environment in a fast-growing
• Pension/ and Holiday/ Insurance cover.
• Company Events.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking organisation that values talent, fosters career progression, and empowers its team to make a real impact on the global stage. So don't wait and get in touch for more details!

Paradigm Employment Services Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.