Head of Sales
Commercial Cleaning & FM Services
London / Hybrid (with some travel to Essex HQ)
Basic c. £100,000 + OTE £125k£150k + Car Allowance + Benefits
Why Join?
Lead sales strategy for a £30m, family-owned business with 50+ years of success
Shape and build a new sales department from the ground up
Flexible package: high base salary, strong OTE, company car/allowance, generous holiday, negotiable pension
Hybrid working with London focus + HQ support from Essex
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to take ownership of sales growth for a long-established, family-run cleaning and facilities services business. The company has grown organically through reputation and client referrals, with a loyal operational team delivering exceptional service. Now, with ambitious growth targets, they are seeking their first-everHead of Salesto drive strategy, win new clients, and build a dedicated sales function.
What Youll Be Doing
Develop and implement a business development plan aligned with ambitious 3-year growth goals
Personally drive new business: prospecting, writing proposals, client meetings, pricing, presenting, and closing
Lead bid input and tender writing
Target mid-to-large value contracts (£50k+) while adding value through smaller wins
Explore opportunities in new sectors or geographies
Work closely with directors across the business to align sales with operational excellence
About You
Were looking for an experienced, self-sufficient sales professional with a strong track record of sellingcleaning/facilities management solutionsinto private and commercial sectors (e.g. managing agents, professional services, high-end retail, media). Youll be a hungry business developer, confident in generating your own pipeline, writing solutions, and shaping deals. Most importantly, youll bring the vision and drive to build a sales function from scratch.
Apply Now
If youre ready to take ownership of sales strategy for a well-established, growing business, while enjoying autonomy and the backing of a strong leadership team, wed love to hear from you.
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