Sales Director

JR United Kingdom; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Recruitment Sales Director for their Utilities Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and scale a growing business unit, focusing on commercial growth and client value. You will drive strategic expansion across Gas, Water, and Energy sectors, enhancing existing solutions and identifying new revenue opportunities. The position comes with a competitive salary, car allowance, and private healthcare, all within a supportive and innovative culture. If you are ready to shape the future of Utilities recruitment in the UK, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Quarterly Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Director/Senior level within a recruitment agency business.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK Utilities market, ideally spanning Gas, Water, and Renewables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new business initiatives for both new and existing clients.
• Develop and execute a hiring plan for sales and delivery that supports business growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Analysis

Education

Experience in Recruitment Agency

Knowledge of Utilities Sector

Job description

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Recruitment Sales Director – Utilities Division

Location: Aylesbury Head Office (4 days) | Remote (1 day)

Package: £85,000 – £100,000 + Car/Car Allowance | Private Healthcare | Enhanced Pension | Quarterly Bonus

Orion Electrotech is a trusted recruitment partner to the UK’s Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Utilities sectors. For over 25 years, we’ve delivered strategic talent solutions that drive long-term performance for our clients.

We are now seeking an accomplished Recruitment Sales Director to lead and scale our Utilities Division—a high-growth area poised for expansion across Gas, Water, and Energy sectors.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of a growing business unit. You’ll build upon our established presence within the Gas sector while driving strategic expansion into new markets. Your focus will be on delivering commercial growth, elevating client value, and developing a specialist proposition that positions Orion as the talent partner of choice across the UK Utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve a deep understanding of the current business model, client base, commercial performance, bench risk profiles, and growth opportunities

• Lead the development of new business initiatives for both new and existing clients

• Enhance existing solution offerings to better align with market demands

• Design and implement marketing strategies that reflect solution offerings

• Identify new revenue opportunities through strategic market analysis

• Develop and execute a hiring plan for sales and delivery that supports business growth objectives

• Collaborate with the Board on divisional strategies and long-term growth initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience at Director/Senior level within a recruitment agency business
• In-depth knowledge of the UK Utilities market, ideally spanning Gas, Water, and Renewables
• A commercial mindset and a strong track record of scaling business operations
• Inspirational leadership skills with experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Bring a solution driven mindset
• Gravitas, commercial credibility, and confidence in engaging senior stakeholders
• A strategic yet hands-on approach, with the ability to operate with autonomy

What We Offer

• Senior leadership package with base salary and performance-related commission
• Car allowance or company car
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension scheme
• Board-level visibility and influence
• High degree of autonomy to shape and grow a priority business area
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on excellence and innovation

Next Steps

Please apply for this opportunity if you have relevant experience gained in a recruitment agency setting, working in senior leadership or a director level role. Your prime focus needs to have been developing and growing the sales function along with an aptitude for strong people management.

You will need to demonstrate strong knowledge within the Utilities sector to be considered for this opportunity.

If you’re ready to lead a strategically important division and shape the future of Utilities recruitment in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV or contact Lynne Moss, Group Talent Director, for a confidential conversation.