Sales Director Jobs

Attributes of a Sales Director

Reaching director level in the world of sales is not for the feint-hearted. A successful Sales Director is likely to be a results-oriented individual, with energy, intelligence, commercial awareness and a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Individuals will need to have already demonstrated solid sales and management skills earlier in their career. In a Sales Director role long hours should be expected, international travel is likely, and generous remuneration on offer if results are forthcoming. It’s essential to have a tireless passion for the brand, product or service on offer as well as dedication to driving sales targets. Excellent interpersonal, team-building and communication skills go without saying. Job interviews will focus on demonstrating the ability to lead people and generate results through others.

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Director

Typically reporting to the CEO or Managing Director, the Director of Sales is responsible for managing all sales efforts, strategically launching new products or services into market, managing customer service standards, managing inventory and working with the board on long-term strategic planning for the company. The Sales Director role is fast-paced and exciting, but if targets are not being met, sales teams aren’t motivated, or market forces work against success, being answerable is not always easy.

Inside the Job

Being computer literate and able to think strategically will be key in most Sales Director jobs. A typical day will be spent in meetings with major clients, researching and building new business contacts, and working with sales managers, developing and implementing sales plans and forecasts. Developing new sales channels and exploring potential of international markets will also be important.

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    Sales & Marketing Director

    Demonstrating exceptional growth over the last 3 years, our client is a leader in its field and has a business model driven by both commercial and public-sector revenues, via B2B and B2C sales channels

    Clay McGuire Executive Selection | £80-95,000

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    Business Development Executives

    Integrated Maintenance, Repair & Support Service Solutions Telecoms Markets

    Lord Search & Selection | to £60K + bonus (OTE £90k)

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    New Business Sales Director

    New Business Sales Director Base Salary £160,000+ Our client is a global leader in providing IT outsourcing and managed services. As a trusted IT partner, our client supports their clients’ critical business infrastructure across all industry groups....

    Drax | Base Salary £160,000+

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    Sales & Marketing Director

    Sales & Marketing Director London, Home Counties and SE Location A Privately owned Contract Cleaning Company is looking to strengthen its Sales Team with the appointment of a Senior Sales Director.

    Archgate Cleaning & Support Services Ltd | £40k + bonus and benefits

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    Commercial Sales Director

    TTS Group Ltd has enjoyed continuous growth year on year, resulting in our current finalist states for the National Business Awards “fastest Growth Strategy”. We are a leading educational supplier of products.

    TTS Group Ltd | 80k circa with 20% bonus

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    Business Development Director

    Make our growth your business Business Development Director Basic salary in excess of £100,000 + Executive Package Sutton, Surrey G4S - a FTSE 100 company and global leader in the secure outsourcing field.

    G4S | £100k+

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    Technical Business Advisors

    We are looking for talented, experienced executives with strong business skills to join this global organisation as Executive Associates and to work as self-employed business advisors offering practical business advice and skills support to small and...

    Putt Placements | £90K+ (self-employed role)

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    Strategy Advisors

    We are looking for talented, experienced executives with strong business skills to join this global organisation as Executive Associates and to work as self-employed business advisors offering practical business advice and skills support to small and...

    Putt Placements | £90K+ (self-employed role)

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    Business Advisors/Consultants

    We are looking for talented, experienced executives with strong business skills to join this global organisation as Executive Associates and to work as self-employed business advisors offering practical business advice and skills support to small and...

    Putt Placements | £90K+ (self-employed role)

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    National Sales Director - Water Services

    National Sales Director - Water Services c£80,000 basic + benefits + bonus Our Client is a £multi-million plc, providing integrated and compliance services to a range of SME, Corporate and Public Sector clients. They are involved in advising and...

    Metzger | GBP70000 - GBP80000 pa

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