Overview

Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Sales Director to join their team. This is a permanent position that offers the opportunity to lead the sales function, drive growth strategies, and achieve significant financial targets within the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales function within the company.
• Execute sales growth strategies to achieve company-wide financial targets agreed with the CEO.
• Achieve personal sales targets agreed with the CEO.
• Expand sales into new markets and regions.
• Line manage and build good working relationships within the sales team.
• Develop and mentor junior sales staff, offering structured advice and support.
• Foster strong working relationships between the Sales and Engineering functions.
• Provide key market information to the Engineering team to ensure product alignment with market requirements.
• Oversee Sales team recruitment and create training programmes for new and existing employees.
• Analyse market trends and results.

Key Measures of Success

• Meet and exceed agreed new sales order targets.
• Build pipeline value year on year.

Skills, Competencies and Behaviours

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate people.
• Technical competence and the ability to communicate new concepts and solutions to customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to call, connect, and interact with potential customers.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Multitasking proficiency, ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.

Experience/Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior sales role, ideally within the defence sensors industry.
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you are an experienced sales professional looking to step into a senior role and drive growth within a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and make a significant impact on their business