Sales Director

Commercial Services Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Retail and gym discounts

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Wellbeing programme

Learning and development

Job summary

Commercial Services Group is seeking a Sales Director to lead end-to-end recruitment within the built environment and public sector. You will drive business growth, manage client relationships, and source top professionals across disciplines.

Role focuses on delivering recruitment solutions, maintaining compliance, and expanding the client base while achieving activity targets and influencing market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in a 360-recruitment agency environment.
• Experience recruiting in the built environment.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships across tier construction and public sector.
• Identify workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source and engage candidates to build a specialist talent pool.

Skills

Recruitment

Sales leadership

CRM systems

MS Office

Industry knowledge

Tools

CRM system

Advert management

Job description

We are looking for a Sales Director to play a pivotal role in driving recruitment within our recruitment division. This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial success with social impact, contributing to the UK’s net zero ambitions while helping shape a rapidly growing business.

Who we are

We are Commercial Services Group (CSG) which is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO). Our group support over 16,000 education and public sector customers across the UK and internationally, generating over £800 million in revenue annually.

Why this role matters

The Sales Director will drive end-to-end recruitment within the built environment sector, leading and growing as well as sourcing and placing high-calibre professionals across key disciplines

What you’ll be doing

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across tier construction, and public sector organisations.
• Identify client workforce needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that align with service goals.
• Develop and grow our client pool
• Source and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking to build a specialist talent pool.
• Conduct interviews, vetting, and compliance checks to ensure candidate suitability and readiness.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to placement and aftercare.
• Achieve agreed activity targets including CV submissions, interviews arranged, and monthly placements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, employment legislation, GDPR, and safeguarding policies.
• Monitor market trends, legislation, and workforce challenges in the UK and US energy sectors.
• Drive business development by securing new clients, signing terms, and expanding recruitment opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in a 360-recruitment agency environment.
• Specific industry experience within recruitment within the built environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly working with Microsoft Office packages.
• Proficient use of a Recruitment CRM system including advert management, searches, vacancy management and placement recording.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £50,000+ per annum plus commission.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Life assurance cover (4x salary).
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress.