Brand Development and Sales Director

1 month ago


Ashford Kent, United Kingdom Aquent UK Full time

Brand Development Sales Director *Salary type : £60k + Package (Depending on Experience)
*Full time
*Location: 5 days per week in the Ashford Kent office, by Ashford International Station, 25 mins train from London St Pancras (possible flexibility for Hybrid, but since it's a startup they're hoping for someone comfortable to come into the office full time)

Aquent is recruiting an experienced Brand Development Sales Director to join a dynamic and pioneering start-up in the carbon solution space, where revolutionary ideas are shaping the future of sustainability. Be at the forefront of transforming ethical practices and play a key role in steering pioneering marketing and communication initiatives. The ideal candidate will be finding brands, building pre-sales of credits – very sellable, very engaged to go after brands A big social media person, willing to travel to see all brands and also preparing to buy and pre buy.

Leveraging advanced technology, they ensure fair compensation for stakeholders while emphasising the importance of preserving natural habitats and ecosystems.


Identify and target potential brands for collaboration in carbon credit initiatives.
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of brand partnerships.
Build strong relationships with brands, emphasising the environmental and
social benefits of our carbon credit projects.
Lead pre-sales eIorts to generate interest and commitment from brands before
engage with potential brand partners.
Amplify the brand message across various platforms to increase awareness and
Travel to meet with potential and existing brand partners, fostering strong
Showcase projects and initiatives in person, creating a compelling case for
Work collaboratively with the sales team to develop eIective strategies for
selling carbon credits to brands.
Contribute innovative ideas to enhance our brand development and sales processes.
Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive brand growth and market penetration, aligning with the overall business objectives and brand positioning.
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify opportunities for brand expansion, understand customer needs and preferences, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to foster brand loyalty, secure new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
Provide leadership and guidance to the sales team, setting clear goals, and objectives, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement eIective marketing and promotional campaigns to enhance brand awareness, visibility, and reputation in the marketplace.
Monitor sales performance metrics and KPIs, analyse sales data, and generate regular reports to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.
Develop and manage sales budgets, allocating resources eIectively to maximize ROI and achieve sales targets within the approved budgetary constraints.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to brand development and sales strategies, and incorporate relevant insights into the sales approach.


Extensive experience in a brand development and sales senior role.
brand growth.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.


To apply for this Brand Development Sales Director position in Ashford Kent, please contact Aquent today.

*Aquent is a leading talent services company, providing marketing and creative talent, managed services, extended workforce benefits, project management, and professional development. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.



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