Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Sales Director to join their team. This is a permanent position that offers the opportunity to lead the sales function, drive growth strategies, and achieve significant financial targets within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Sales function within the company.
- Execute sales growth strategies to achieve company-wide financial targets agreed with the CEO.
- Achieve personal sales targets agreed with the CEO.
- Expand sales into new markets and regions.
- Line manage and build good working relationships within the sales team.
- Develop and mentor junior sales staff, offering structured advice and support.
- Foster strong working relationships between the Sales and Engineering functions.
- Provide key market information to the Engineering team to ensure product alignment with market requirements.
- Oversee Sales team recruitment and create training programmes for new and existing employees.
- Analyse market trends and results.
Key Measure of Success:
- Meet and exceed agreed new sales order targets.
- Build pipeline value year on year.
Skills, Competencies and Behaviours:
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate people.
- Technical competence and the ability to communicate new concepts and solutions to customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to call, connect, and interact with potential customers.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
- Multitasking proficiency, ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior sales role, ideally within the defence sensors industry.
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance.
- Full UK driving licence.
If you are an experienced sales professional looking to step into a senior role and drive growth within a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and make a significant impact on their business.
