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Head of Sales

March Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London KT1 4AS, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Sales to lead their UK Public Sector department with a minimum of 3 years in a senior sales role.
  • The role involves developing and executing sales strategies, driving revenue growth, and managing key accounts.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in selling complex products and consistently meeting targets, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and includes benefits such as private medical insurance, additional holiday purchase options, and a hybrid working model.
  • Applications will only be considered from candidates with the relevant skills, and those not contacted within a week will not be progressing to the next stage.

Our client are seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead their UK Public Sector department. You will be responsible for setting and executing strategic sales plans, driving revenue growth, managing key accounts, and developing a high-performing sales team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute go-to-market sales strategies
  • Drive business growth and exceed revenue targets
  • Build strong relationships with public sector customers and stakeholders
  • Oversee bid management and tender processes
  • Deliver high-quality sales proposals and presentations
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reporting
  • Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams
  • Lead, coach, and develop the UK public sector sales team

Key attributes

  • Minimum 3 years in a senior sales role, ideally in public sector or technology
  • Proven success in selling complex products and consistently hitting target
  • Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with solid forecasting and reporting capabilities
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive, customer-focused approach
  • Desirable: Salesforce and project management experience

Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Birthday Off
  • Purchase up to an additional 5 days of holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Aim to finish work at 2pm on Fridays
  • We embrace hybrid working and, where it is operationally practicable
  • Pension scheme via NEST.

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.

Consultant: Donna Jackson

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.