Sales Director – Large Format & Exhibitions Growth

Taylor Higson; England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Higson is seeking a Sales Director to lead the sales function from an office-based base in Hampshire. The role offers the chance to shape the sales strategy, drive business development, and build a high-performance team within an entrepreneurial SME.

The successful candidate will balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, nurturing key customer relationships and driving significant revenue growth across print, signage, exhibitions, branded merchandise and apparel.

Qualifications

• Sales leadership experience within print/large format signage/exhibitions/visual communications or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing, coaching and developing sales teams.
• Strong track record in business development and delivering sales growth.
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship skills.
• Experience working in an SME or entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a clear sales strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead, motivate and develop the sales team, creating a high-performance culture.
• Establish KPIs, targets, forecasting and pipeline management processes.
• Drive new business development and personally support key strategic opportunities.
• Develop and grow relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Identify new markets and opportunities for revenue growth.
• Increase market share across print, exhibitions, signage, branded merchandise and apparel.
• Develop strategies to maximise existing account growth and customer retention.
• Create and oversee the sales and marketing strategy and lead generation.
• Collaborate with the MD and leadership on wider commercial strategy.
• Provide regular reporting and insight on sales performance, pipeline and growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team coaching

Business development

Sales strategy

SME environment

Commercial awareness

Hands-on execution

Job description

Taylor Higson is seeking a Sales Director to lead the sales function from an office-based base in Hampshire. The role offers the chance to shape the sales strategy, drive business development, and build a high-performance team within an entrepreneurial SME.

The successful candidate will balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, nurturing key customer relationships and driving significant revenue growth across print, signage, exhibitions, branded merchandise and apparel.