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Senior Head of Sales

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  • Location: Dereham
  • Salary: Excellent salary, benefits and growth opportunity for this SLT Sales role
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Sales & Marketing
  • Contact: Emma Baylis
  • Contact Email: e.baylis@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743814
  • Job Ref: SF63720
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!