Sales Director

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Uncapped bonus

Executive benefits

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Get Recruited UK Ltd in Northumberland hybrid role is seeking a Sales Director to shape the commercial strategy, lead a sales team, and cultivate major client relationships.

The role offers up to £80,000 base plus uncapped bonus, car allowance, executive benefits, and a strong pension and holiday package, with opportunities to drive growth across national accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Director, Head of Sales or Commercial Director.
• Track record in developing and implementing commercial growth strategies.
• Strong background in business development and winning high-value accounts.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing sales teams.
• Outstanding negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially astute with strong forecasting and pipeline management.
• Proactive, results-driven with senior stakeholder influence.
• Experience in print/marketing services or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's commercial sales strategy to deliver growth.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with national and enterprise clients.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing, production and operations for a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to strengthen market position.
• Drive sales performance with KPI management, forecasting and pipeline reporting.
• Support major client presentations, tenders and negotiations.
• Represent the business at industry events and client meetings.
• Manage key strategic accounts and growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Growth strategy

Key account management

Negotiation

Forecasting & pipeline

Relationship building

People development

Industry knowledge

Job description

SALES DIRECTOR

NORTHUMBERLAND - HYBRID

Up to £80,000 + Uncapped Bonus + Car Allowance + Executive Benefits

The Opportunity:

Get Recruited is proud to be partnering with an established and award-winning business that has been delivering innovative print, marketing, and point-of-sale solutions to some of the UK's leading brands for over 40 years. As the business continues its ambitious growth journey, they're now looking to appoint an exceptional Sales Director to shape and deliver the next phase of their commercial strategy.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role with a highly respected organisation known for quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. You'll have the freedom to shape the commercial agenda, strengthen relationships with major brands and build a sales function with the ambition, structure and energy to deliver meaningful long-term growth.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the company's commercial strategy, leading the sales team whilst personally developing key client relationships and identifying new market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the company's commercial sales strategy to deliver ambitious growth objectives
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team, driving a culture of accountability and success
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with national and enterprise-level clients
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and strategic accounts
• Work closely with marketing, production and operations to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to strengthen the company's market position
• Drive sales performance through KPI management, forecasting and pipeline reporting
• Support major client presentations, tenders and commercial negotiations
• Manage key strategic accounts while identifying opportunities for further growth
• Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities and client meetings

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Sales Director, Head of Sales or Commercial Director
• Demonstrable success developing and implementing commercial growth strategies
• Strong background in business development and winning high-value accounts
• Experience leading, coaching and developing successful sales teams
• Outstanding negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially astute with strong forecasting and pipeline management experience
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience within print, marketing services, retail POS, packaging or a related sector would be highly advantageous

What's In It For You?

• Competitive executive salary
• Uncapped performance bonus
• Car allowance
• Executive benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Genuine autonomy to shape the commercial direction of the business
• Opportunity to work with some of the UK's best-known retail and consumer brands
• Long-term career opportunity within an ambitious, growing and highly respected organisation

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