Head of Sales
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Surrey / West Sussex / East Sussex / Hampshire |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | £50,000 - £60,000 + £7,800 car allowance + bonus |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nick Hester |
| Job Ref | NH/91289 |
| Working | Hybrid |
- Description
- Work with a high calibre leadership team with expertise in finance, operations, design and marketing.
- Lead an established UK sales team of 11
- Drive sales growth into new and exisiting channels including export
Job Description: Head of Sales
£50,000 - £60,000 + £7,800 car allowance + annual bonus
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Sales to lead a team of 11 office-based and field-based sales professionals across retail and commercial sales channels. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal role for an energetic and experienced sales leader. Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and coach a diverse sales team to maximise performance and achieve sales targets.
- Sales Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to drive growth across retail, commercial and export channels.
- Key Account Management: Leverage industry relationships to secure new business and strengthen partnerships with key garden centre groups
- Reporting & Analysis: Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
- Sales Targets: Identify gaps and opportunities in retail, commercial and export channels and drive focused sales activity towards delivering sales growth.
- Product Development Input: Provide insights and recommendations to the product development team to align offerings with market demands.
- Travel & Presence: Be office-based for 1-2 days per week, with national travel as required.
About the Company:
A leading supplier of high-quality outdoor products recognised for excellence in innovation, and customer service. The company supplies retailers and commercial customers throughout the UK with a 2025 order book showing significant growth.
Candidate profile: Head of Sales
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Manager who will challenge exisiting practices and inspire to work better. The ideal candidate profile will be:
- Proven experience in a Sales Manager, ideally but not necessarily with a garden trade supplier
- Preferably with strong relationships with garden centre groupsor proven experience of opening and managing key retail accounts.
- A natural motivator and coach, capable of developing individuals at all levels to achieve their potential.
- Commercially astute with a track record of achieving targets.
- Experience of or ability to manage international distributors
- Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to balance office-based collaboration with field-based team engagement and client meetings.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Contact: Nick Hester
Job Reference: NH/91289
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