Average Sales Director salary in the UK

Power Services c. £125,000 + bonus + benefits Midlands/Hybrid Ref: 10233The CompanyWe are currently retained by a Private Equity-backed, UK-headquartered provider of power services. With a strategic plan targeting substantial growth over the next 5 years, the company is entering a pivotal phase of commercial scale-up. Capitalising on accelerating demand for clean, temporary energy solutions, the business is now seeking a transformative Sales Director to lead its next stage of expansion across core UK and European markets.The RoleThis executive-level position will lead all revenue-generating functions, including Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, and Sector Development. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Team, the Sales Director will define and execute a unified growth strategy focused on high-potential verticals.With full ownership of the commercial agenda, you will be responsible for revenue planning, pricing strategy, margin improvement, and fleet utilisation. A key focus will be building a scalable, high-performance sales organisation, formalising OEM and distribution partnerships, and embedding a repeatable go-to-market engine aligned with the business's long-term objectives.The PersonWe are seeking a commercially proven executive with experience of scaling high-growth businesses in technical sectors such as energy, renewables, temporary power, or construction services. A strong command of long-cycle enterprise sales, coupled with leadership of cross-functional growth teams, is essential.You will be a data-led, entrepreneurial leader with a sharp commercial instinct and excellent stakeholder management skills. Prior experience in power services and building a European or multi-market distribution network is advantageous.How to ApplyIf you are a commercially driven leader looking for a new challenge, please apply by submitting your full CV and quoting 10286, along with your current remuneration details.

Sales Director - Product SalesEdgwareUp to £120K + Commission + Car + Healthcare We're working with a long-established and highly respected business that has been a leader in its field for nearly 30 years. With its own design and manufacturing capability and a strong global distribution network, the company has ambitious growth plans and is now looking for a Head of Sales to drive its next stage of expansion. This role would suit an experienced Senior Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, or existing Head of Sales who is ready to step into a senior leadership role with real influence. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will initially split your time between hands-on business development and sales leadership. This structure is designed to help you gain a deep understanding of the sales process, products, systems, and customer base before transitioning fully into a strategic Head of Sales position. The Role: Managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to closing.Developing and maintaining strong relationships with partners, dealerships, and distribution channels.Identifying opportunities to increase market share and presenting tailored solutions.Leading, coaching, and mentoring a team of Business Development Managers.Setting targets, reviewing performance, and driving accountability.Developing and executing sales strategies to achieve ambitious revenue growth.Overseeing forecasting, pipeline management, and performance analysis. You: Proven success in phone-based, desk-based, or telesales, ideally in a high-volume environment.Must have B2B product sales experience.Experience leading and developing a sales team with a hands-on, data-driven management style.Strong track record of business growth through new client acquisition.Experience working with dealers or distributors (highly desirable).Comfortable working in an SME environment and directly with a Managing Director.Strategic, commercially minded, and eager to step into senior leadership quickly. Package & Benefits Commission (circa £25,000 OTE)Company carPrivate medical insurance33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Pension schemeFree parking on-siteRegular company social eventsCasual dress code By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Plumbing & Water Systems | UK ManufacturerLocation: West MidlandsPackage: c.£150,000 + executive car, bonus & benefitsA well-established UK manufacturer operating at the heart of the plumbing, heating and water systems sector is seeking a commercially focused Managing Director to lead the next phase of its growth.Supplying high-quality, technically credible products into UK plumbing merchants, distributors and trade channels, the business has built a strong reputation over many years through product reliability, manufacturing capability and deep industry relationships.With solid operational foundations already in place, the company is now looking for a Managing Director who understands how to win in trade-led markets, someone able to accelerate growth through strong channel strategy, deep merchant engagement and sharp commercial execution.This is a leadership opportunity for an individual who has built their career around plumbing products, building services or water-related systems and who understands the commercial dynamics of merchant networks and distribution.The role: Reporting to the board and holding P&L responsibility, you will lead the commercial agenda of the business, strengthening its position across plumbing merchants, distributors and trade partners.Key priorities will include:Developing deeper relationships with national and regional plumbing merchants and distributorsDriving revenue growth through clearer channel focus, pricing strategy and customer developmentLeading and developing a sales-led leadership teamTranslating technical product capability into clear, compelling commercial propositionsActing as the senior commercial face of the business with key customers and industry stakeholders The business already has a stable operational platform and experienced management team; the focus of the role is accelerating commercial momentum and market penetration.The person: You will likely come from a Sales Director, Commercial Director or Managing Director background within plumbing products, building services, water systems or related sectors.You will bring:A strong track record of working with UK plumbingmerchants, distributors or trade channelsExperience selling manufactured products into the building services marketA commercially driven leadership style with the credibility to operate at board and customer levelA clear understanding of how trade-led markets operateThis is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a respected UK manufacturer where commercial leadership and industry relationships will directly drive the company's next stage of growth.Please apply in confidence with your CV quoting reference 10303.