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Sales Director Recruitment and Jobs
If you're a senior sales professional looking for your next sales director, head of sales or business development director role, then use our job search feature to look through the roles we're currently recruiting for.
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Sales Director Roles & Job Description
Arguably the most prestigious sales role available, sales directors are usually in charge of all sales activity within a business and are responsible for total turnover every year. Heads of sales often have a lot of responsibility for devising sales strategies and presenting results to major stakeholders and the board of a business.
Sales Director Salaries
As you'd expect, sales directors earn a great salary, often with both a very large basic salary and bonus potential.
According to 2023 Glassdoor data, the UK's national average sales director's salary is £91,000. Salaries can range from £57,000 to £264,000 depending on responsibility and the size of the business a sales director works for.
What Makes a Great Sales Director?
As a very senior position, sales directors require real experience managing sales teams, knowing exactly how to motivate their staff and build a team. Natural leaders and sales directors will have the personality to inspire their teams and step into key sales deals when necessary.
The best sales directors will have a proven track record of achieving year-on-year turnover growth and hitting sales targets.
Looking to Recruit a Sales Director?
With over 10 years experience in headhunting for senior sales positions, Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment can help find your business a sales director who will really drive you forward.
Looking to Recruit a Chief Sales Officer (CSO)?
For a headhunting service with detailed knowledge of the market, Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment can help find your organisation's next CSO.
CSO roles involve strategic leadership, exceptional sales expertise, and the ability to build high-performance teams. Finding the right one can be the difference between hitting or missing your targets.
According to 2023 Glassdoor data, CSO salaries on average are around £106k, varying between £60k and £300k depending on business size and remit.
Looking to Recruit a VP of Sales?
A VP of Sales is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and driving the sales function of an organisation. They develop and execute sales strategies, manage key client relationships, analyse market trends, build and mentor sales teams, and achieve revenue targets through effective planning and execution. Working with Aaron Wallis to secure this key role will give your business the peace of mind of an end-to-end recruitment process.
According to 2023 Glassdoor data, VP of sales salaries are an average of £122k in the UK. This can range between £76k and £196k.
The Benefits of Recruiting with Aaron Wallis
- 12 Months Rebate
- Assigned Dedicated, Experienced Account Manager
- Psychometric Profiling
- Bespoke Interview Questions
- Fixed Price Recruitment Service
- Candidate Ability & Skills Testing
To place your sales vacancy with Aaron Wallis, click to call: 01908 061400 or submit a vacancy now.
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by Lucy Burrows
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Lucy Burrows
Lucy is a diligent and stealthily competitive recruiter passionate about delivering clients’ expectations and helping candidates perform their best in interviews. She thrives on ensuring that the role is suitable for every candidate and hearing about the successes of her placements. Her content is straightforward, easy-to-read advice focused on first interview tips.
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