2,709 Sales Director jobs in the United Kingdom

• 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

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Director to lead the commercial success of our Beacon business. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in corrugated packaging and a passion for driving growth in a competitive market.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team , you’ll shape and execute sales strategies, build lasting customer relationships, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional value and service.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to set long-term sales goals and develop strategies to meet them. This includes understanding customer segments and anticipating market conditions.
li>Managing and directing the sales activities of the business and external team members
• Grow & maintain excellent customer relationships ensuring that a healthy and accurate sales pipeline is consistently in place.
• Understand and deliver sales that fulfil the overall business needs in terms of capabilities, profit and sustainability.
• The ability to drive new business growth at the site through all sales team members whilst maintaining full ownership of the CRM system.
• Review, develop and implement a new and updated sales strategy, aligning with our machine capabilities and future investment plans.
• Identify and develop investment plans with a clear vision for future growth and positioning in key market sectors.
• Work & manage the external sales team to build robust account plans for all key customers.
• Develop, prepare and present the budget and RF volumes and sales revenues within required timelines.
• Working with the Marketing Team to build a strong and active plan to drive new sales
• Build & develop intercompany relationships with other businesses in the group to work on joint opportunities and engage in best practices & successes
• Participate in any training or mentoring as required to improve knowledge and increase job capabilities
• Set clear performance expectations and regularly assess the sales team’s progress.  Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to the sales team to enhance performance

Key Skills

Proven success in sales leadership within the corrugated packaging industry
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing large client contracts
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities across all stakeholder levels
• Proficiency in CRM systems, data analytics, and Microsoft Office
• Financial acumen and understanding of operational capabilities
• Degree or professional diploma preferred, with technical knowledge of packaging/printing

Personal Skills

• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset
• Inspirational leader who motivates and empowers teams
• High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality and service
• Resilient problem-solver with sound decision-making skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

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

Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.

Sales Director
Commutable from Birmingham, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe
75,000 - 90,000 + Company Car + Company Shares + Annual Bonus

Are you a confident Senior Sales Manager looking to join a large scale, stable company operating for over 30 years?

Do you want the opportunity to use your knowledge to assist in company strategy and assist the MD in steering the company vision?

This company is focused on improving the efficiency of properties by providing the best energy efficient measures and therefore pushing towards reducing the UK's carbon footprint. This company takes pride in offering the best services from domestic projects to exciting commercial contracts. They have seen amazing expansion over the past years and are planning to continue this going forward.

Your role within the company will involve driving commercial strategy focussing on Housing, Retrofit, Heating and Renewable Sectors. You will engage with both current and prospective clients to drive long-term business growth. As part of the role, you will oversee a team of bid writers and marketers as well as growing the sales team in line with strategy.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a background in a Senior sales role. They will have a strategic plan on how to grow sales as well as experience doing this for Housing, Retrofit, Heating and/or Renewable Sectors.

The Role

* Focussed on Housing, Retrofit, Heating and Renewable Sectors

* Working with C-suite on growth strategies

* Leading Sales, Bid Writing and Marketing teams

The Person

* Background in Senior Sales role

* Experience in Housing, Retrofit, Heating or Renewables

* Experienced building successful strategies

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Daniel Thomas at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Director to lead the commercial success of our Beacon business. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in corrugated packaging and a passion for driving growth in a competitive market.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team , you’ll shape and execute sales strategies, build lasting customer relationships, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional value and service.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to set long-term sales goals and develop strategies to meet them. This includes understanding customer segments and anticipating market conditions.
li>Managing and directing the sales activities of the business and external team members
• Grow & maintain excellent customer relationships ensuring that a healthy and accurate sales pipeline is consistently in place.
• Understand and deliver sales that fulfil the overall business needs in terms of capabilities, profit and sustainability.
• The ability to drive new business growth at the site through all sales team members whilst maintaining full ownership of the CRM system.
• Review, develop and implement a new and updated sales strategy, aligning with our machine capabilities and future investment plans.
• Identify and develop investment plans with a clear vision for future growth and positioning in key market sectors.
• Work & manage the external sales team to build robust account plans for all key customers.
• Develop, prepare and present the budget and RF volumes and sales revenues within required timelines.
• Working with the Marketing Team to build a strong and active plan to drive new sales
• Build & develop intercompany relationships with other businesses in the group to work on joint opportunities and engage in best practices & successes
• Participate in any training or mentoring as required to improve knowledge and increase job capabilities
• Set clear performance expectations and regularly assess the sales team’s progress.  Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to the sales team to enhance performance

Key Skills

Proven success in sales leadership within the corrugated packaging industry
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing large client contracts
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities across all stakeholder levels
• Proficiency in CRM systems, data analytics, and Microsoft Office
• Financial acumen and understanding of operational capabilities
• Degree or professional diploma preferred, with technical knowledge of packaging/printing

Personal Skills

• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset
• Inspirational leader who motivates and empowers teams
• High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality and service
• Resilient problem-solver with sound decision-making skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

• 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

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

Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.