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Sales Director (Commercial Finance)
Package:£80,000 basic salary plus bonusesYear 1 OTE - £125,000
Location:Northampton Hybrid working
The Opportunity:
Clover Talent is proud to be representing one of the UK’s fastest-growing business finance brokerages, currently at a crucial stage in its journey and seeking a proven Sales Director to help lead the charge.
With a team of 25+ driven professionals, strong market momentum, and a bold vision for the future, the business is entering its next phase of growth. To scale effectively, they need a sales leader who can bring structure, consistency, and a high-performance culture to the sales floor.
This is more than just a leadership role, it’s a rare opportunity to build something truly special. The foundation is in place, now it’s time to take it to the next level…
Day to day responsibilities of the Sales Director:
- Define and drive a clear, motivating sales vision and culture that aligns with business objectives, energises the team, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and growth.
- Establish KPIs and performance benchmarks across the sales funnel, and build the structure, tools, and cadence needed to meet or exceed them.
- Coach and develop all team members, including top performers and underperformers, through regular 1:1s, feedback loops, and tailored growth plans.
- Take full ownership of daily sales operations.
- Build scalable systems, repeatable processes, and a team structure that grows with us.
- Liaise with the marketing team to align lead generation and outbound strategy.
- Lead with visibility, energy, and belief, inspiring the team through clear communication, goal-setting, and a strong presence across all levels.
Preferred experience of the next Sales Director:
- 5+ years in senior sales leadership roles (Sales Director, Head of Sales or similar), with a proven ability to lead and scale high-performing teams
- Experience managing sales teams of 15 or more, ideally within finance, commercial lending, or brokerage environments
- Strong knowledge of commercial lending products, particularly commercial loans and asset finance
- Deep expertise in CRM-driven performance management, with a preference for experience using HubSpot
- A track record of coaching talent, lifting team performance, and consistently driving revenue growth
- Inspirational leadership style that promotes focus, professionalism, and a strong sense of ambition
If you're a proven sales leader within commercial finance and you're ready to take a thriving business to the next level, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with Clover Talent today to explore the opportunity further.
