Senior Head Of Sales

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth company in North Norfolk is seeking a Head of Sales to lead its commercial operations. The successful candidate will drive ambitious growth targets while developing a talented team and expanding into new markets. Proven sales leadership and experience in managing teams, along with strong P&L management skills, are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and clear career progression to board level.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Significant uncapped earning potential

Comprehensive mobility package

Clear pathway to board level

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing sales teams in target-driven environments.
• Track record of transforming underperforming teams into market leaders.
• Experience leading teams through rapid growth phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the existing sales team.
• Drive and exceed the current YoY growth trajectory.
• Support new office openings and drive regional growth.

Skills

Sales Leadership

P&L Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Market Expansion

Job description

Join our client, a high-growth successful business experiencing exceptional year-on-year growth as their next Head of Sales. This is a rare opportunity to lead commercial operations for a market-leading company that combines their fantastic services with genuine environmental impact. Based from their state-of-the-art headquarters in Norfolk, you'll drive ambitious growth targets while developing a talented team and expanding into new markets here and abroad.

THE ROLE

• PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
  • Lead, coach and develop the existing sales team plus future hires
  • Transform existing account managers into high-performing professionals
  • Foster healthy competition and collaboration across multiple office locations
  • Build a results-driven culture focused on both individual and team excellence
• COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE & RESULTS
  • Drive and exceed the current YoY growth trajectory
  • Take full P&L responsibility with laser focus on profitability and numbers
  • Execute the company\'s ambitious 5-year strategic plan
  • Implement and maximise the new sales portal system
  • Hit aggressive targets in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• STRATEGIC EXPANSION
  • Support the new office openings and drive regional growth
  • Lead commercial strategy for market expansion
  • Leverage multi-location experience to scale operations effectively
  • Sit on the Senior Leadership Team with clear progression to board level

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• PROVEN SALES LEADERSHIP
• Significant experience managing and developing sales teams in target-driven environments
• Track record of transforming underperforming teams into market leaders
• Natural ability to coach, mentor and unlock potential in others
• Experience leading teams through rapid growth phases
• COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE
• Strong P&L management experience with focus on profitability
• Multi-location or international expansion experience essential
• History of hitting aggressive targets in competitive markets
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability
• CULTURAL FIT
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambitious, results-focused organisations
• Natural leader who can inspire and drive performance
• Comfortable with significant cross-functional responsibility
• Passion for sustainable business practices
• SECTOR ADVANTAGE (Preferred)
• Experience in B2B professional services
• Understanding of GDPR compliance
• Relationships within education, healthcare, finance, or legal sectors

THE REWARDS

• Fantastic and Competitive Base Salary
• OTE & Performance Bonus: Significant uncapped earning potential
• Car/Car Allowance: Comprehensive mobility package
• Career Progression: Clear pathway to board level
• Impact: Lead a business making genuine difference
• Growth: Be part of an exceptional success story with ambitious expansion plans

NEXT STEPS

This is a strictly confidential search for an exceptional sales leader ready to make their mark in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.

If you\'re a proven people leader with the commercial acumen to drive results and develop talent, I want to hear from you. Contact Emma at Select Recruitment NOW