Sales Director

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Director to spearhead their growth in the North East of England. This pivotal role offers a competitive salary and an uncapped OTE, along with a unique opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a rapidly expanding division. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales leadership, particularly within the SaaS or technology sectors, and will be instrumental in driving the company towards a potential IPO. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in a supportive and resource-rich environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Personal Learning & Development Budget

Unparalleled Autonomy

Significant Long-Term Earning Potential

Qualifications

• Proven sales leader with experience in SaaS or technology sectors.
• Strong background in leading sales teams and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Architect and execute the commercial strategy for hyper-growth.
• Lead and motivate sales teams while driving process improvements.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Business Development

Coaching and Developing Teams

Sales Methodology Implementation

Process Improvement

Strategic Mindset

Job description

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Client:

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sales Director, £75,000 Basic Salary | £150,000 OTE | Executive Benefits Package | Significant Long-Term Potential. North East England (Hybrid Working - 3 days per week in the Newcastle office)

This is a pivotal executive leadership opportunity to join a rapidly expanding specialist division of a major, well-funded group. Based in the North East of England and fuelled by significant recent investment, our client is cash-rich, boasts an extremely high credit score, and is on an exciting, defined trajectory towards a pre-IPO stage.

We seek an exceptional, visionary Sales Director to be instrumental in architecting and executing the commercial strategy that will drive this next critical hyper-growth phase. Ideally from a SaaS, Software or Technology background.

What’s Required to Apply to the Sales Director role?

• We seek a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and proven sales leader. Your previous job titles will be Sales Director, Head of Sales, VP of Sales or similar.
• Your background will be leading heads of sales and their teams, comprising of sales/business development, account management/customer success and sales operations.
• This role is a combination of leading by example and strategy, so you will be both a hands-on leader and possess a strategic mind. This is not an 'ivory tower' point and direct role and requires a highly motivational character who naturally inspires their team members.
• You will have been trained in a formal sales methodology, which you have implemented into sales teams.
• Your CV must evidence your ability to scale a business significantly; the perfect candidate will likely have a CV demonstrating how they have grown a business from x to y.
• You will be a proven operator, adept at driving process improvements, enhancing systems, and boosting efficiencies that demonstrably increase sales.
• You will excel in coaching, developing, and motivating teams, possessing the empathy and strength to guide people effectively through organisational change.
• We seek a genuine team leader who listens intently, encourages an open environment where views and ideas are welcomed, and naturally inspires confidence – someone people are happy to follow.
• Furthermore, you must be a cooperative senior team player, eager to contribute to an ambitious management group and seeking a long-term role with substantial reward potential.

In Return, As the Sales Director, You Will Receive

This is a unique chance to join a highly successful business at an exciting juncture and play a crucial role in its journey towards market leadership and a potential IPO.

On offer is:

• A competitive executive package: £75,000 basic salary with a realistic OTE of £150,000 (uncapped)
• Significant long-term earning potential tied to success.
• Unparalleled autonomy over the commercial strategy and execution.
• Substantial resources and unwavering board-level support.
• A clear and defined career path towards a Group CRO role.
• A hybrid working model based in the North East of England.
• An incredible benefits package including Private Medical Insurance, an enhanced Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, a personal Learning & Development budget, and more.

Location Requirement

Please note that candidates must reside within a commutable distance of the North East England HQ or be fully prepared to relocate for this strategic leadership position.