Sales Director Security Solutions & Cleaning

Kingdom Services Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive salary

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Employee recognition programmes

Supportive leadership team and culture

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is seeking a strategic Sales Director for Security Solutions and Cleaning to lead the national sales effort across the UK. You will own the sales strategy, drive growth, and manage a high-performing team, coordinating with Marketing, Tenders, Finance and Operations to convert opportunities into contracts.

The role requires a proven sales leadership background in security, cleaning or facilities management, with a track record of securing profitable new business and leading

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading sales activity in Security, Cleaning or FM sectors.
• Proven track record of winning new business and achieving growth targets.
• Experience building and developing successful sales teams.
• Strong CRM and business development background.
• Experience presenting solutions and negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the sales strategy for Kingdom's Security and Cleaning divisions.
• Identify priority sectors, target accounts and routes to market.
• Win profitable new business opportunities and achieve growth targets.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and procurement teams.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities and produce accurate forecasts.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Tenders, Finance and Operations for contract delivery.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Account development

HubSpot CRM

Stakeholder management

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Sales Director - Security Solutions & Cleaning

Location: UK Wide
Salary: Competitive Executive Salary + Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Kingdom Services Group are currently recruiting for a Sales Director - Security Solutions & Cleaning to join our growing business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced sales leader with a proven track record in the Security, Cleaning or Facilities Management sector to join one of the UK's leading service providers.

Reporting directly to the Group Directors, you will take ownership of driving sales growth across Kingdom's Security Solutions and Cleaning divisions. You will be responsible for developing strategic customer relationships, building a strong pipeline of opportunities, leading a high-performing sales team and securing profitable new business across the UK.

Working closely with Marketing, Tenders, Finance and Operations, you will ensure opportunities are developed into commercially successful contracts that can be delivered to the highest standards.

What we offer

• Competitive executive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national organisation
• Access to Kingdom's employee recognition programmes
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to influence the future growth and direction of the business

Key Responsibilities

As Sales Director, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering the sales strategy for Kingdom's Security and Cleaning divisions.
• Identifying priority sectors, target accounts and routes to market.
• Winning profitable new business opportunities and achieving growth targets.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and procurement teams.
• Maintaining a healthy pipeline of qualified sales opportunities.
• Producing accurate sales forecasts and managing activity through HubSpot CRM.
• Working closely with the Marketing Team to generate and nurture new opportunities.
• Supporting bid and tender activity in line with company processes.
• Developing solutions that meet customer requirements whilst protecting commercial performance.
• Leading commercial negotiations and securing contract approvals.
• Presenting proposals and solutions to prospective customers.
• Working closely with Operational and Finance teams to ensure successful mobilisation and delivery of new contracts.
• Driving cross-selling opportunities across Kingdom Group services.
• Analysing win/loss activity and implementing continuous improvements.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing sales team.
• Driving performance through clear objectives, KPI management and regular performance reviews.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.

What we're looking for

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience leading sales activity within the Security, Cleaning or Facilities Management sectors.
• Proven experience winning new business and achieving sales growth targets.
• Experience managing and developing successful sales teams.
• Strong background in customer relationship management and business development.
• Experience presenting solutions and negotiating commercial agreements.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and present at senior levels.
• Strong leadership and p