Sales Director

Our client is a well-established and highly successful construction manufacturing business based in Wellingborough, forming part of a larger, cash-rich group. Backed by significant investment, the business is entering an exciting period of growth, with ambitious plans to expand significantly over the next five years. This is a genuinely stable, secure environment, with the resources and appetite to back that ambition. The Role We''re looking for a commercially sharp, hands-on Sales Director to take ownership of a sales function of eight, spanning both Account Management and Business Development. You''ll be responsible for driving the team to consistently hit and exceed company sales targets, while keeping a close eye on the numbers that matter: revenue, margin, and performance against target. This is a leadership role for someone who leads from the front: coaching, motivating, and holding the team accountable, while staying firmly focused on the commercial fundamentals that underpin sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a sales team of eight across account management and business development Own responsibility for the team hitting company sales targets Monitor and drive performance against key metrics, with a strong focus on margin Coach and mentor team members to improve individual and collective performance Set clear targets, KPIs and expectations, and hold the team accountable to them Report on sales performance, forecasts and margin to senior ..... full job details .....