36 Sales Leadership jobs in London

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.

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.

About us

We’re Civica and we make software and solutions that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to central government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our solutions to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

Why you will love this opportunity as Sales Director at Civica:

The Sales Director is responsible for defining the GTM vision & strategy for their sector and driving excellent execution against it. Establishing Civica as the GovTech Partner to its customer and influential ecosystem while inspiring their team and generating momentum through their leadership style, coaching their team, enhancing the salespersons experience. The Sales Director will attract and nurturing the best sales talent and create a culture of winning and forward momentum.

What you will do to be successful in this role:

Requirements

• Experience of leading a successful sales team –  Inspires team and drives a high-performing culture, setting clear goals and targets 
• Owns their target - Takes ownership for achieving the team target.  Is a strategic planner, rigorous and agile, owns commitments and makes revenue objectives happen.
• Data driven decision making:  experience ofutilising CRM (salesforce) to track performance, forecasts and progress against pipeline and strategic goals.
• Setting your team up for success:  Ensuring team has tools, support and the culture of winning. 

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working with Us
 
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.  
 
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect: 
 
Benefits

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days! 
Days of Difference  – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering. 
  
Financial Well-being & Security

Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future. 
Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness. 
Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum. 
Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).

Health & Perks

Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare. 
Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more. 
Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care. 
Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities. 
Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.  

About Rightangled

Rightangled is a dynamic and fast-growing online pharmacy that prioritises customer care and innovation in healthcare delivery. We are committed to providing customers a seamless, safe, and efficient service. We offer prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and personalised healthcare services. 

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Sales Director to join our ever growing team. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a track record of success.

The role will be responsible for leading the sales team in driving revenue growth by developing effective sales strategies, managing team performance, and building strong relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share
• Lead and manage the sales team, providing training and support to build a high-performing team that meets and exceeds sales goals
• Establish sales metrics and KPIs to monitor team performance and sales effectiveness
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies accordingly
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, healthcare professionals, and industry stakeholders
• Work closely with the marketing team to align sales and marketing initiatives, ensuring cohesive messaging and effective promotional strategies
• Prepare sales forecasts and reports for senior management, highlighting progress and identifying challenges

Requirements

Requirements 

• Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in a competitive environment
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical MedTech market, including regulatory requirements and industry trends
• Wholesale experience
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends to make informed decisions.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute effective sales plans
• Strong negotiation skills to drive successful outcomes in complex sales environments
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making, with a focus on achieving results

Benefits

Why Work With Us?

At Rightangled, we are committed to creating a dynamic, innovative workplace where every team member has the opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be joining a growing company that’s at the forefront of healthcare innovation, with the chance to contribute to exciting projects that are transforming patient care.

What We Offer

• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support your work
• Employee discounts on our healthcare products
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a forward-thinking company

Amagi is a leading media technology company that provides cloud-based broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to TV platforms. Our innovative solutions enable content owners to launch, distribute, and monetize live and linear channels across Free Ad-supported Streaming TV and video services platforms. With our 24x7 cloud-managed services, we bring simplicity and advanced automation to broadcasting operations, supporting over 700 content brands and delivering over 2100 channels in more than 40 countries worldwide. Our offices are located in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Paris, Melbourne, Seoul, and Singapore, with broadcast operations in New Delhi and an innovation center in Bangalore.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Director of Sales to support our sales efforts. As the Director of Sales, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans and building strong relationships with key customers and partners. Your primary focus will be to increase sales of Amagi’s TV-media focused technology and managed services in the UK, as a primary focus market, and few additional EU countries as secondary markets. The role will focus on broadcast TV and /or streaming TV verticals.

This is a hands-on sales role. The role will require you to actively work with individual customers to understand customer business objectives, customer requirements, and pain points and orchestrate the value that Amagi can bring to the customer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, own and execute a sales plan for the region
• Manage sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure
• Account management for existing clients
• You will excel at this role, if
• You have a good technical understanding, ideally with a background in software and technology
• You have loads of passion, self-drive and entrepreneurial attitude
• You are insanely driven and ambitious – have always exceeded your targets
• You are willing to go the extra mile to drive sales
• You are willing to do whatever it takes to make the company succeed
• You have extensive experience navigating complex organizations and closing sales
• You have great communication skills – customers love you
• You are an excellent team player – putting the needs of the team before yours

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience with selling technology/content / services in one or more of the following:
• Broadcast TV ecosystem
• Streaming TV ecosystem
• Cloud-based or SaaS / IaaS / PaaS products
• Proven record of exceeding goals
• Working knowledge of conversational Spanish, French, or German - Bilingual a plus

• Lead and manage a team of 3 sponsorship sales executives.
• Personally generate revenue via high-value sponsorship sales.
• Drive the strategic development of sponsorship revenue across the division.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor new sales hires.
• Deliver structured training and development initiatives across the team.
• Lead weekly forecasting and performance reviews with senior management.
• Oversee the growth of both mature and emerging sector offerings.
• Provide input into product development and new commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with other sales leaders across the business to share best practices.
• Consistently exceed revenue targets while championing a performance-led culture.

• Proven track record in B2B sponsorship or solution-led sales, ideally within events or media.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing sales teams.
• Commercially strategic and results oriented.
• Comfortable selling into both established and developing markets.
• A confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.