Head of Sales

  • Universal Business Team
  • Hereford, Herefordshire
  • Apr 06, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Head of Sales

Location: Hybrid but must be able to visit Hereford Office twice a week and travel nationally.

Package: Basic £60- £75,000 + Company Car or Allowance + Pension + Uncapped Bonus / Profit Share

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious sales leader ready to lead a high-performing sales team and make a big impact.

We're looking for a Head of Sales to drive a national sales team consisting of both internal and field-based professionals, towards ambitious growth targets while sitting at the heart of the senior leadership team. You will oversee a team of 8 sales professionals and be responsible for a sales budget of over £10m and be striving for double digit growth every year.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor, and motivate a national sales team, ensuring every individual hits their targets and grows their capability.
  • Hold regular 1:1s, provide coaching, set clear goals, and support personal and professional development.
  • Join strategic client visits, reinforcing relationships with the company's most important blue chip customers.
  • Ensure the team maintains a strong pipeline and keeps deals moving to closure.
  • Track KPIs, analyse performance, and present insights to senior management.
  • Review team performance, using sales metrics and KPIs to identify improvements, and implement strategies that deliver results.
Qualifications
  • Proven experience managing sales teams
  • A track record of delivering (and exceeding) sales targets
  • Data driven to inform strategic decision making
  • Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and elevate other
  • Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive team performance and achieve business objectives.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with key decision-makers
  • A passion for coaching, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement
Benefits
  • Up to £75,000 basic salary (neg)
  • Company car (choice) or car allowance
  • Uncapped bonus / profit share
  • Pension & full benefits package