Head of Sales - South

Executive Network Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Sales to establish and lead a high-performing sales department for compact construction equipment and vans in South UK. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in the construction industry and proven success in sales leadership, overseeing team performance and departmental P&L. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per year, flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the construction and earthmoving industry.
• Proven success in a sales leadership role.
• Experience in departmental P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, direct, and motivate the sales team.
• Manage overall sales activity to deliver targets.
• Conduct training needs analysis for the sales team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Coaching and mentoring

Construction industry knowledge

Job description

Overview

Head of Sales – Compact Construction Equipment & Vans – South UK

An exclusive opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Sales with a successful dealer to build and lead a high performing and profitable department for the sale of compact construction equipment and vans. Experience within either sector is essential.

Role & Area

Role: Head of Sales

Area: South UK – Midlands, Southeast, Southwest

Salary: £60,000 per year, flexible for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, direct, and motivate the sales team through exceptional leadership
• Hold compelling and collaborative sales meetings, manage overall sales activity to deliver opportunity, pipeline and ultimately sales targets
• Develop and deliver processes to support the sales team to deliver results, identify and rectify areas of weakness or challenge
• Overall P&L responsibility
• Conduct training needs analysis (competencies and product knowledge) to develop the sales team

Qualifications

• Experienced with deep knowledge of the construction and earthmoving industry and have fantastic, proven success in a sales leadership role, specifically in the earthmoving sector
• Reporting of accurate data to the Board which reflects your departmental position
• You have a successful track record of business development and exceeding your targets and have strong target orientation and pursue own goals
• Previously experienced in responsibility for departmental P&L
• You have a strong coaching approach to leadership, and you facilitate inspiring, informative and inclusive team meetings.

Apply

Apply online or call 0121 726 6590 for a confidential discussion / [e-mail]

Elite Consultancy Network is a brand within the Executive Network Group. We work with a range of Manufacturers, Dealerships and Hire/Rental businesses within the Construction Equipment sectors and cover all requirements across Sales, Service and Operations.