Average Sales Director salary in City of London

Most Sales Director roles in the London insurance market talk about growth. Few actually give you the platform to deliver it.This one does.You'll be stepping into a Sales Director role with real substance. A team of 10 experienced Development Executives is already in place. The expectation isn't to steady the ship. It's to lead from the front, sharpen performance, and still win business yourself in the London insurance market.This is a confidential appointment with an established insurance business that has strong foundations but wants more from its sales function. They need a Sales Director who can raise standards, create momentum, and personally drive revenue.You'll lead, but you won't sit back. If you enjoy being in front of clients, opening doors and converting opportunities, this will suit you.As Sales Director in London, you'll take ownership of both team performance and your own portfolio. The balance matters. You'll be expected to develop your people while continuing to build and maintain your own client base within the insurance sector.Key responsibilities:Lead, develop and performance manage a team of 10+ Development ExecutivesSet clear direction and standards across the London insurance sales functionPersonally win and retain clients within the insurance marketDrive new business activity while improving conversion and retention ratesStrengthen broker and client relationships across the London insurance marketWork closely with senior leadership to shape and deliver commercial strategyWhat they're looking for:Proven experience as a Sales Director or senior leader within insuranceStrong track record of winning and developing insurance clients personallyExperience managing and improving the performance of a sizeable sales teamDeep understanding of the London insurance market and how to navigate itCredible, hands-on leadership style with high personal standardsCommercial judgement. You know what good business looks likeWhat you'll get in return:A genuine leadership role with a team already in placeThe autonomy to shape how sales is delivered in a growing insurance businessA platform to build both team success and your own book in LondonDirect exposure to senior decision makersA role that balances leadership with real market engagementThis is a Sales Director role for someone who still enjoys the chase but wants broader influence.If you're in the London insurance market and feel underutilised, this is worth a conversation.

Package: Market Leading Basic Salary, Bonus and Exceptional BenefitsLocation: London (with some hybrid working)Our client is an unusual and exciting proposition; a FTSE 250 listed business with an impressive pedigree within the financial services industry, but day-to-day operate as an agile, ambitious and fast-growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 independent business lines.They need the very best people to be the custodians of the business for the next stage of their proud history and anticipated growth. Ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and service excellence for their international clients and colleagues, they are on a journey to shape a culture they can all be proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working here, you would have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.Role OverviewThey are now looking for an exceptional Business Development Director to devise the overall Business Development, Sales and Marketing Strategy for a key business division pursuing ambitious growth objectives over a 3-5 year window. This will be primarily achieved through establishing and nurturing relationships, working closely with business SMEs and the broader group business development team and driving their brand within the professional services marketplace. Overall Responsibility:* Deliver incremental revenue in line with the divisional annual budget targets.* Devise and be responsible for the delivery of the Business Development Plan, with objectives including cross selling product lines from across our other business units.* Work with the broader Business Development team to generate marketing activity and drive brand recognition, ensuring that services provided by the business are sustainable, accretive in value and consistent with the group's brand.Business Development:* Cultivate and grow business relationships with target clients to deliver new business revenues, ensuring commercial agreements are sustain and improve the divisional Operating Profit Margin.* Pipeline development and prospect management, working in partnership with relevant team members to ensure momentum kept consistently high.* Bid management - coordinate and deliver compelling and competitive proposals.* Commercially Astute - Ensure competitors' activity is fully understood, market trends are disseminated and our evolving value proposition is communicated to key internal stakeholders.* Strategic Perspective - encouraging cross-selling / introductions from all parts of the group business.* Partnership Led - seek and develop mutually beneficial referral partnerships.Marketing Communications & PR* Devise and implement the Sales, Marketing and Communications Strategy.* Own the Business Development Marketing Plan, ensure a considered and balanced of activities integrated as far as possible including but not limited to: digital collateral, brochures, literature and bulletin production, print management.* Drive the divisional business social media presence. * Identify the publicity/news value of company cases, client wins, new services.* Monitor formal and informal broadcast, print and social media for the business area and competitor coverage.* Undertake appropriate market research including competitor analysis, demographic and economic reviews.* Ensure the collection, review and analysis of market information to identify competitor tactics, market trends, new opportunities and challenges.Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience* Educated to degree level and evidence of further study.* Extensive experience of professional services business development, sales and communications with a brand or brands of reputable standing.* Extensive, demonstrable and relevant professional network.* Skilled at developing relationships with colleagues and other professionals including client, partners, press and other contacts.* Experience of executing informed investment of BDM budget to drive optimised return on investment and maximise effectiveness of activity.* A track record of proven delivery, demonstrating both creative and analytical skills.* An ability to manage projects using a collaborative and professional approach and to operate well under pressure.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at an exciting time with genuine opportunities for career development and progression. Alongside a compelling salary and bonus package, they also offer a very generous pension contribution, private medical, the ability to 'buy and sell' holidays and a share incentive plan. The role is based from their London HQ, offering hybrid working with up to 2 days per week home-based working flexibility once you are up-to-speed.If you feel you have the qualities we are seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Lee Rankin at GEM Partnership, or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office.GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

Head of Sales- Associate Director | LondonWe're looking for an experienced sales leader to take ownership of a high-performing Inside Sales function at a market-leading provider of information, content, and software solutions. This is a newly created role with real influence - you'll shape strategy, develop talent, and drive measurable growth across a sizeable B2B sales operation.What you'll be doingYou'll lead a team of Sales Managers and Consultants responsible for the full top-of-funnel cycle - from lead generation and campaign management through to appointment and demo-setting. Day to day, that means:Setting the tone on the sales floor and driving performance at every levelCoaching and developing your team through regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and targeted trainingOwning sales performance metrics and reporting (daily through to quarterly)Partnering with Sales Training and QA teams to sharpen skills and close capability gapsManaging lead flow and data campaigns through Salesforce, ensuring nothing falls through the cracksWorking closely with a commercially minded, entrepreneurial leadership teamWhat we're looking forYou'll have a strong track record leading large, fast-paced inside sales teams in a B2B environment. You know how to balance energy on the floor with strategic thinking in the boardroom - equally comfortable pulling MI reports as you are rallying a team on a tough Tuesday morning.You'll bring:Proven success managing Sales Managers and frontline consultantsExperience in consultative, B2B sales environmentsA data-driven approach to pipeline and performance managementThe ability to build a high-accountability, high-support cultureThe packageCompetitive base salary + car allowance + quarterly and annual bonus schemes.INDAMSThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.