Sales Director

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a UK Sales Director with extensive SaaS experience. This hybrid role offers a salary of £85,000 with OTE up to £150,000, providing a significant opportunity to lead and grow within a successful company. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in sales, team development, and a strategic mindset to drive sales performance.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Opportunity for career advancement to Chief Revenue Officer

Impactful role in leading sales processes

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling SaaS with a strong track record of leading successful teams.
• Hands-on approach managing a multifaceted team of 24.
• Ability to drive sales and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture high-performing sales teams.
• Optimise sales processes and systems.
• Strategic sales leadership to drive company growth.

Skills

Sales Leadership

SaaS Sales

Team Development

Strategic Mindset

Performance Optimisation

Job description

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Sales Director, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment

Location:

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

UK Sales Director, SaaS Sales, £85,000 Basic, £150,000 OTE. Hybrid role (3 days per week in HQ in Newcastle).

Are you a proven SaaS sales leader ready to take on a pivotal role with a global market leader? Do you have a passion for building and nurturing high-performing teams and a strategic mindset to optimise sales processes?

We're searching for an entrepreneurial and inspiring UK Sales Director to join the team in Newcastle. This isn't just a job; it's a career-defining opportunity with a clear path to becoming a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) within 3-5 years.

What's on offer as the UK Sales Director, SaaS

• Hybrid role (3 days per week in the Newcastle HQ)
• The chance to join a global company with operations in over 50 countries, a market leader in the UK and Ireland within its niche.
• The opportunity to significantly impact processes, enhance systems, and boost efficiencies that demonstrably increase sales.

What is Needed as the UK Sales Director, SaaS

• Demonstrable experience selling SaaS or subscription-based services and a strong track record of leading successful SaaS sales teams. Your background will likely include titles such as Sales Director, Head of Sales, or VP of Sales.
• A hands-on, lead-from-the-front approach to managing a multifaceted team of 24.
• The ability to be a strategic sales leader who drives sales and improves systems and processes to maximise efficiency and sales impact.
• A proven ability to scale a technology business, evidenced by your CV showcasing significant growth in a SaaS business.
• Excellence in coaching, developing, and motivating teams, with the empathy and strength to guide people through organisational change, especially within an established and long-serving team.
• A collaborative spirit, eager to contribute to an ambitious senior management group and seeking a long-term role with substantial reward potential.

To Apply to the Role of UK Sales Director

We seek a genuine team leader who listens intently, encourages an open environment where views and ideas are welcomed, and naturally inspires confidence.