3,247 Sales Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title : Sales Director

Location : Ipswich

Salary: £56,000-£65,000

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Director with a strong background in the print and converting industry to drive UK /international growth. The successful candidate will lead the development of new business, implement strategy, and manage global relationships with customers and agents, ensuring the clients portfolio continues to expand its worldwide presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement global sales and business development strategies.
li>Identify, generate, and pursue new business opportunities across the print and packaging industries.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, interpreting and responding to customer needs.
• Manage and develop relationships with international sales agents and distributors.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting, and market analysis.
• Lead, coach, and manage Business Development team members, setting clear objectives and driving high performance.
• Represent the company at international trade fairs and exhibitions, showcasing our product range and expertise.
• Collaborate with internal technical and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Person Specification / Requirements

You will have:

• Proven sales experience in the print, packaging, or converting industry (essential).
• Demonstrable track record selling technical, capital equipment (machinery, systems, or industrial equipment).
• Experience managing international sales agents and distributor networks.
• Background in both capital equipment and consumables sales (advantageous).
• Strong drive, ambition, and results focused approach to deliver sales growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from operators to senior decision makers.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally as required.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role within a respected UK based manufacturer with a strong international reputation.
• The opportunity to shape and drive sales strategy in the global print and packaging machinery sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to advanced in-house technology and demonstration facilities.
• International travel and exposure to global markets, customers, and trade fairs.

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Sales Director | Leeds

Offering circa £70,000 Basic Salary plus Benefits

Technical Prospects is currently recruiting an experienced and driven Sales Director on behalf of our established packaging client based in Leeds. This senior leadership role has been created to accelerate growth within the pharmaceutical packaging sector, with a particular emphasis placed on bespoke packaging solutions.

The Sales Director will lead the commercial strategy and execution for the pharmaceutical packaging division, and take full ownership of the commercial function—developing strategy and driving revenue growth. This Sales Director position requires a dynamic sales leader with deep pharmaceutical industry expertise, proven business development success, and the ability to build strong, long-term client relationships.

Sales Director – Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a sales strategy to expand the company’s presence in the pharmaceutical packaging markets.
li>Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotech, CROs, CMOs, and food industry leaders.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting through negotiation and closing, consistently achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Build, nurture, and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with key accounts.
• Work closely with operations, R&D, and quality teams to ensure tailored, compliant solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to support strategic planning and product development.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team as the division grows.
• Represent the business at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on performance, forecasts, and market opportunities.

Sales Director – Skills & Experience

< i>Proven sales leadership experience in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
• Established network and strong relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Solid understanding of GDP, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements for pharmaceutical packaging.
• Strong business acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience combining strategic planning with hands-on business development.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

The Sales Director position is offering circa £70,000 basic salary plus benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent position , based at our client’s Leeds manufacturing site with the flexibility to work hybrid, allowing for regular travel to visit new and existing clients.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Sales Director. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

ManpowerGroup is delighted to offer an opportunity for a Sales Director to join our ManpowerGroup Enterprise division. Our Enterprise division, part of ManpowerGroup Commercial Staffing, operates a dynamic service with 10,000 associates on assignment each day .

The Enterprise Sales Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the division's future, designing and delivering our growth and value strategy. This position is responsible for leading a high-performing sales team and driving the Enterprise Sales Strategy .

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team , the Sales Director will champion a culture of collaboration, clear communication, and success across the Enterprise division, directly influencing both performance and organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and executing a sales strategy in line with Enterprise Key Market Verticals - Public Sector, Consumer and Industrial.
• Accountable for delivering and exceeding the Enterprise New Business target, and defending existing client retenders.
• Build and lead a team sales team aligned to Key Market Verticals to success across the entire sales cycle, while also being responsible for own sales pipeline within vertical.
• Will embed a sales culture in the division as we look to promote farming, in addition to new business hunting
• Ensure MS Dynamics is deployed fully and used expertly by all sales individuals. Develop reporting for the appropriate levels of management to act against.
• Will take a key role in collaborating with marketing and other functions to deliver a stronger go to market programme
• Use data from MSD, Power BI, market intelligence and sales operations to inform decision making
• Own and be responsible for attracting, retaining and developing best in class talent, and building a succession plan.
• Set clear performance expectations ensure KPIs and individual targets are in place to measure their performance. Coach the team and give clear feedback.
• Embed the divisions key differentiators (TCOW, WSI, My Path, ESG) in the Sales Value Proposition and helping to solution these emerging models into complex sales and commercial models.
• Accountable for sales process and discipline, which incorporates implementing a sales process from targeting and prospect acquisition to contract and close. All corporate sign off procedures and governance to be followed without exception.
• Support the solution design of new and innovative services for Enterprise including the development of new products.
• Key Programme leader for Enterprise sales campaigns and projects, support Group wide sales campaigns and projects.
• Works closely with the Group Sales Team and collaboratively with other ManpowerGroup brands to identify leads and opportunities for growth.
• Keeps up to date with market and commercial insights and competitor analysis
• Promotes a positive environment through an approachable and motivational style, which actively encourages open dialogue

Experience/Skills required

• Designed, led and implemented sales strategies targeting and acquiring new logos or growing existing relationships, to deliver business growth.
• Navigated the constraints and pressures of a complex commercial and corporate environment to deliver success for multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable track record of success at multiple levels of selling as a producer and leadership & coaching.
• Built, developed and led best-in-class sales teams, and driven high performance across large in-direct teams.
• Knowledge of the staffing industry and candidate skills and delivery specialisms- market characteristics (size, competitors, skills, client, candidate)
• Good understanding of the staffing portfolio (onsite, temp, perm, master vendor, PSL, academy)
• Application of data to drive sales decisions (market, targets, performance)

Our Standards

Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themself and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best.

Care: Leads themself and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themself and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others.

Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition.

• selling multiple platform media solutions across print, digital and events
• undertaking thorough research and building industry knowledge
• carrying out competitor analysis
• attending client meetings
• putting together media proposals for clients
• identifyingcontra agreements

As the Data Centres experience continued growth and expands into new markets and locations. They are looking for an experienced Sales Director who has worked extensively in the UK data centre market to help drive our success in AI & HPC colocation solutions.

The UK data centre sector is experiencing significant growth due to AI, Cloud services expansion & Edge with a CAGR of 5.1% year on year. Uniquely positioned in the regions we operate to deliver power dense colocation environments with bespoke cooling technologies to satisfy our client’s ever evolving data centre requirements.

The ideal candidate would utilise their vast experience and network to drive new business development through various methods, including strategic prospecting, leveraging key existing relationships, and utilising their exposure to the market to direct strategies. By leveraging market insights and trends, they will implement actionable plans that enable success and growth, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the data centre industry.

The role involves working consultatively to deliver colocation and connectivity solutions to new clients and partners. As the HPC & AI Sales Director, your primary objective is to secure HPC colocation revenue, conducting the entire sales cycle autonomously. Responsibilities include organised strategic prospecting for new logo clients, generating and qualifying opportunities, submitting formal proposal documentation, strategic deal qualification and managing the inside sales executives to drive success through identifying clients that match ICP.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals looking to advance their career in the largest North-West provider of independent data centre space, supporting a wide range of businesses hosting critical infrastructure across the UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop a strong pipeline through proactive leveraging of existing strategic relationships

• Generate and qualify leads independently and utilise the inside sales executive for additional prospecting in promising verticals.

• Achieve monthly targets and key performance indicators for both activity and sales.

• Create and execute strategic campaigns.

• Conduct physical data centre tours for prospective clients.

• Work with the marketing team to increase brand awareness and generate leads.

• Develop a strong understanding of customers' core objectives and challenges to match products and services to their needs.

• Regularly update CRM and provide necessary sales reports.

• Provide input and support for strategic planning and business development initiatives.

 • Identify and develop relationships with key partners to expand market reach and drive indirect sales.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of client projects and solutions.

• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in AI-driven colocation and power-dense colocation and utilise existing knowledge to drive strategies that increase exposure to AI driven colocation opportunities.

• Regularly meet with the exec team to propose new strategies and progress on existing initiatives.

• Create and execute commercial strategies aimed at accelerating business growth

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in consultative data centre sales.

• Exposure to AI-driven colocation requirements or power-dense colocation.

• Consistent record of achieving targets.

• Good technical understanding from AI/ GPU hardware /managed services/ data centre background.

• Ability to engage at multiple levels within a customer organisation.

 • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Experience in management of a team and proven success.

• Experience in strategic deal qualification (B.A.N.T/S.C.O.T.S.M.A.N, etc.).

• Experience in deal closing and using various methods.

• Ability to demonstrate scenarios where adversity was overcome to secure a client’s business.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach to developing new ideas.

• Experience in providing responsive, customer-focused service.

• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Ability to produce high-quality work within tight deadlines.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be educated to degree level (BSc/BA).

• Driving licence and own vehicle required.

Benefits

• Excellent commission scheme – uncapped.

• Be part of a thriving data centre operator in Manchester and London

• Regular work-based socials and team-building activities.

• Work closely with executive-level personnel.

 • Free lunch on Fridays.

Personal Specification

 • Results-oriented with high energy and personal drive.

• Notable exposure and experience to power dense colocation opportunities and understanding of bespoke cooling technologies.

• Responsible and accountable for own actions.

• Flexible, adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive.

• Self-starter with a 'can-do' attitude.

• Ability to see the big picture of the company.

• Thrives in a flexible, pragmatic, and results-oriented management style.

Teams interviews taking place this week.

Role: Sales Director - Fire Solutions
Location: Hybrid, with office base near Oxfordshire

Package: Competitive salary D.O.E, company car/allowance and annual bonus opportunity

My client is seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead the growth strategy for a leading Fire Solutions division. This role requires a proven sales leader with strong commercial acumen and the ability to inspire and manage a geographically dispersed sales team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and deliver the sales strategy to achieve revenue and margin growth.
• Lead and mentor sales teams, ensuring high performance and clear accountability.
• Build and maintain strong client and contractor relationships, representing the business at senior level.
• Oversee bids, pricing, and negotiations, ensuring competitive and compliant proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and identify opportunities for growth and cross-selling.
• Work closely with operations teams to align sales with delivery and client satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of sales leadership in the fire safety, FM or building services sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing complex sales cycles.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage sales professionals across multiple regions.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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Established over thirty years ago my client is a successful, family-run, Commercial Cleaning company based in London with a healthy growth and a circa £13m turnover. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services across the UK with a network of local offices. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction to a client base that encompasses companies in many sectors.

I am currently working in partnership with them to recruit an industry experienced (contract cleaning) sales professional to become their London Sales Director. The company has telesales support, access to the relevant portals for tenders and receives a good number of quality enquiries from their website. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage in proactive activities to pinpoint sales opportunities. This role will have been muti-faceted, as well as having a personal target to meet the role holder will also manage a BDM with the plan to appoint a second BDM. The Sales Director must be experienced in tenders and larger bids as well as seeking out regular BDM opportunities. They are looking to continue their double digit organic growth across all sectors in London, with a focus on increasing the average size of the contracts won.

The client wants to consider all potential suitable candidates, so targets and the basic salary will be negotiable.

Candidate requirements

• You must have extensive experience of selling commercial cleaning contracts
li>Possess a proven track record of winning new business.
• Experienced in writing tenders and undertaking larger bids.
• Have the drive and capability to undertake the full sales process from lead generation, through site survey, financial metrics, proposal creation, to contract signature.
• Reside within a couple of hours travel of the Haringey area, so in reality London and the Home Counties areas.
• Possess a professional appearance with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a holder of a clean driving licence.
• Have a stable career history.
• Be a strong established player in the cleaning sales market with a verifiable track record of high value wins.
• Posses an ability to build and grow a successful sales and bid team, whilst self-achieving a good sized target of higher value opportunities to meet the individual target.
• Have a good network of contacts to be able to be invited to participate in tenders, also contacts within managing agents, procurement and sales consultants and other key relationships.

Basic salary circa £0k- 0k, commission (based on the annual net sale value), vehicle (electric) or pool car, laptop, mobile, NEST pension and 28 days holiday

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Sales Director - Structural Steel Projects

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead and grow our business development function in the hot rolled structural steel sector , with a particular focus on delivering high-value projects into Tier 1 contractors across the UK.

This is a senior, strategic role where you will be responsible for shaping our sales strategy, developing major accounts, and driving revenue growth. You'll bring strong relationships within the main contracting sector, a deep understanding of steel structures, and a proven track record of winning complex, high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy targeting Tier 1 contractors and large developers.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Identify, bid, and secure opportunities for major hot rolled steel projects.
• Lead the sales pipeline from enquiry through to contract close, ensuring profitability and commercial alignment.
• Collaborate with estimating, design, and delivery teams to ensure seamless client experience.
• Provide leadership to the sales/business development team, setting KPIs and driving performance.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and client presentations.

About You

• Proven experience in sales leadership within the construction / steel structures / offsite manufacturing sector .
• Strong network of contacts within Tier 1 contractors .
• In-depth technical and commercial understanding of hot rolled steel projects .
• Track record of securing multi-million-pound contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven, hands-on approach.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK.

What We Offer

• Base salary 90k - 110k (DOE).
• Car allowance or company car.
• Performance-related bonus scheme .
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a leading player in the UK structural steel market.
• Collaborative culture with a clear path to board-level influence.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering note outlining your relevant experience and achievements in the steel sector.

Diversity Equality & Inclusion: This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Sales Director | Leeds

Offering circa £70,000 Basic Salary plus Benefits

Technical Prospects is currently recruiting an experienced and driven Sales Director on behalf of our established packaging client based in Leeds. This senior leadership role has been created to accelerate growth within the pharmaceutical packaging sector, with a particular emphasis placed on bespoke packaging solutions.

The Sales Director will lead the commercial strategy and execution for the pharmaceutical packaging division, and take full ownership of the commercial function—developing strategy and driving revenue growth. This Sales Director position requires a dynamic sales leader with deep pharmaceutical industry expertise, proven business development success, and the ability to build strong, long-term client relationships.

Sales Director – Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a sales strategy to expand the company’s presence in the pharmaceutical packaging markets.
li>Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotech, CROs, CMOs, and food industry leaders.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting through negotiation and closing, consistently achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Build, nurture, and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with key accounts.
• Work closely with operations, R&D, and quality teams to ensure tailored, compliant solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to support strategic planning and product development.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team as the division grows.
• Represent the business at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on performance, forecasts, and market opportunities.

Sales Director – Skills & Experience

< i>Proven sales leadership experience in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
• Established network and strong relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Solid understanding of GDP, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements for pharmaceutical packaging.
• Strong business acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience combining strategic planning with hands-on business development.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

The Sales Director position is offering circa £70,000 basic salary plus benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent position , based at our client’s Leeds manufacturing site with the flexibility to work hybrid, allowing for regular travel to visit new and existing clients.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Sales Director. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.