Head of Sales

E3 Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an exceptional Head of Sales to manage a high-performing plant equipment team, covering Greater London and across the M4. This pivotal role involves leading strategy, managing P&L, and driving growth for three renowned brands in the construction sector, alongside attractive benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Access to company wellness programme

Four times death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leadership within the earthmoving or construction equipment sector.
• Capable of scaling operations and driving long-term growth.
• Proven experience in managing teams achieving revenue and growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, lead, and manage the plant team to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets.
• Own full P&L accountability, including discounting and budget adherence.
• Take a proactive, strategic view of market trends, converting them into commercial opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Team management

CRM tools proficiency

Job description

Head of Sales up to £100,000 basic OTE £200K a year,

47.5 hours a week- 08:00-18:00, Monday to Friday

Benefits of the Head of Sales opportunity.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies, 20 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays and extra day off for your birthday, Access to the company wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programme, Four times death in service benefit

Area to be covered: Greater London, across the M4 to South West, the Midlands and everything in between.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Sales to lead and develop a high-performing plant equipment team for one of the UK's largest and most respected dealerships.This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a major division, managing three renowned brands across construction machinery, dumper trucks, and telehandlers.

With a strong track record in leadership within the earthmoving or construction equipment sector, the successful candidate will be highly commercial, analytical, and people-focused, capable of scaling operations and driving long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Sales position:

• Inspire, lead, and manage the plant team to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets
• Run effective meetings, set KPIs, and monitor pipeline and performance
• Own full P&L accountability, including discounting and budget adherence
• Lead strategy and execution using CRM tools and sales funnel management
• Develop and optimise team structures, processes, and training
• Oversee stock management, ordering, and machine presentation standards
• Report regularly on forecasts, conversion ratios, stock turns, and departmental performance
• Take a proactive, strategic view of market trends, converting them into commercial opportunities
• Promote a high-performance culture rooted in the company's core values of Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful

Benefits:

• Basic of up to £100,000, OTE £200K a year
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Off
• Employee Wellness & Assistance Programmes
• 4x Death in Service Cover.

If you would like a private chat about the Head of Sales role, please contact Tony Gallagher at E3 Recruitment.