Sales Director

1 month ago

Cannock UK, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time


As a Sales Director, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of our sales and commercial strategies selling into the charity and not-for-profit sectors. You will oversee a high-performing sales team, engage with senior decision-makers, and drive the growth of our product and service offerings. You will have a strong focus on relationship building, revenue generation, and market expansion, while ensuring the long-term success of our clients and alignment with our organisational values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sales Leadership: Lead, inspire, and manage the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets, focusing on driving new business and expanding existing accounts in the charity and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Strategic Sales Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that align with the company's commercial objectives and respond to the unique challenges of the charity and non-profit markets.
  • Client Relationship Management: Cultivate long-term relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within charitable organisations, foundations, and non-profits, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Revenue Growth: Take ownership of revenue generation, identifying opportunities for growth, upselling, and cross-selling to existing clients, while pursuing new business leads.
  • Commercial Strategy: Work closely with the executive team to shape and refine the commercial strategy, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of the charity sector and align with market trends.
  • Market Intelligence: Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and funding challenges in the charity and non-profit sectors to provide insights and adapt the sales approach.
  • Team Development: Mentor and develop the sales team, ensuring they have the skills, tools, and support needed to succeed and grow within the sector.
  • Performance Reporting: Oversee sales forecasts, track key metrics, and report on team performance, sales activities, and revenue achievements to senior leadership.


Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience: Proven track record of success in sales leadership roles, with at least 5+ years selling into the charity, not-for-profit, or social impact sectors. Experience with commercial strategy and managing both sales and customer relationships is essential.
  • Sales Expertise: Strong background in driving sales growth, securing high-value deals, and leading sales teams to achieve ambitious targets.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial strategy, pricing models, and financial management, with the ability to adapt to the unique needs of non-profits and charitable organisations.
  • Relationship-Building Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including board members, executives, and senior decision-makers.
  • Sector Knowledge: A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the charity and not-for-profit sectors, including fundraising, regulatory issues, and the need for efficiency in resource management.
  • Leadership: A dynamic, results-driven leader who can motivate and develop a high-performing team, with the ability to influence and drive change.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to think strategically and creatively to address complex client needs and deliver tailored solutions.

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