Head of Sales
Ref: AS6189282
Northampton, England
£85,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sales Leadership
- Market Expansion
- B2B Account Growth
About the candidate
A seasoned sales leader based in Northampton, England, with over a decade of experience across manufacturing, equipment supply and B2B retail solutions. They bring a strong mix of strategic thinking, commercial focus and hands-on leadership, with a clear track record of building high-performing teams and opening up new market opportunities.
They are confident managing UK and international sales activity, developing distribution partnerships and working closely with marketing and product teams to maximise commercial results. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can drive growth, strengthen customer relationships and lead from the front.
What makes them great?
- Delivered Strong Revenue Growth: Led UK and international sales activity for a mid-sized manufacturing business, contributing to a 30% revenue increase over two years.
- Expanded Market Share: Secured major client contracts within the cleaning equipment sector, helping achieve around 25% growth in market share.
- Commercially Sharp Leader: Combines strategic planning, negotiation skills and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities and turn them into measurable results.
Areas of expertise
- Sales Strategy & Growth: Experienced in developing and executing commercial plans that support revenue growth, market expansion and stronger customer engagement.
- Business Development: Skilled in securing new contracts, nurturing distribution partnerships and building long-term relationships with key B2B clients.
- Team Leadership: Proven ability to mentor sales teams, improve performance and create an inclusive, accountable and results-focused culture.