Sales Director

Relevant Five; Southampton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Relevant Five is seeking a Sales Director to own the revenue strategy and directly influence the next growth phase. You will combine senior leadership with active pipeline engagement—leading from the front while building the team, structure and systems required for long-term scale.

You will develop data-driven sales strategies, close high-value deals, and mentor a top-tier sales organisation. This role demands exceptional communication, strategic selling, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Proven success in a senior sales role within a digital agency, consultancy, marketing services, or tech vendor.
• Demonstrated ability to close deals.
• Experience scaling revenue and building teams during periods of rapid growth.
• A consultative, strategic selling mindset paired with relentless execution.
• Exceptional communication, leadership presence, and relationship-building skills.
• A builder—comfortable creating structure, driving accountability, and leading change.
• Experience working in a Digital Agency or with Digital Marketing technologies (SEO, PPC etc).
• Any experience in selling AI solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear, data-driven sales strategy aligned with growth goals.
• Personally lead high-value pitches, negotiations, and deal closures.
• Build, hire, and mentor a top-tier sales organisation.
• Implement scalable sales processes, forecasting rigour, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Delivery, and Leadership to refine offerings and optimise go-to-market execution.
• Strengthen market position by cultivating relationships with senior decision-makers across key verticals.

Skills

Senior sales leadership

Deal closing

Strategic selling

Team building & leadership

Relationship building

Data-driven sales strategy

Change management

Digital marketing tech knowledge

AI solutions knowledge (desirable)

Job description

Sales Director

Relevant Five is partnering with a leading provider of Digital and AI solutions.

As the Sales Director, you will own the revenue strategy and directly influence the next stage of growth. You will combine senior-level leadership with active pipeline engagement—leading from the front while building the team, structure and systems required for long-term scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear, data-driven sales strategy aligned with growth goals
• Personally lead high-value pitches, negotiations, and deal closures
• Build, hire, and mentor a top-tier sales organisation
• Implement scalable sales processes, forecasting rigour, and performance metrics
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Delivery, and Leadership to refine offerings and optimise go-to-market execution
• Strengthen market position by cultivating relationships with senior decision-makers across key verticals

Requirements

• Proven success in a senior sales role within a digital agency, consultancy, marketing services, or tech vendor.
• Demonstrated ability to close deals.
• Experience scaling revenue and building teams during periods of rapid growth
• A consultative, strategic selling mindset paired with relentless execution
• Exceptional communication, leadership presence, and relationship-building skills
• A builder—comfortable creating structure, driving accountability, and leading change
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Digital Agency or experience in Digital Marketing technologies (SEO, PPC etc)
• Any experience in selling AI solutions is highly desirable.

Why Join

• Opportunity to shape and lead the full revenue organisation
• High-impact role with direct influence on company strategy and growth trajectory
• Entrepreneurial environment with room to innovate, build, and scale