Head of Sales
Circa £70,000 + Bonus, Car and Benefits package
Elevation Recruitment are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Head of Sales on behalf of one of our key clients, a leading manufacturer of fire safety systems.
This is a senior leadership role within a specialist manufacturing business that supplies innovative safety-critical systems across both UK and international markets.
In the UK, their clients include architects, specifiers, and project stakeholders involved in large-scale developments. Internationally, they work closely with distribution partners, providing them with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to deliver outstanding results in their local markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
* Define and implement sales strategies tailored to both UK project-driven sales and international distribution channels.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including architects, specifiers, and distribution partners.
* Collaborate with the senior leadership team to shape business growth plans and market positioning.
* Ensure compliance with sector-specific requirements, providing clients with confidence in the safety and reliability of our solutions.
What you will bring:
* Proven experience in senior sales leadership, with a track record of delivering growth across multiple territories.
* Strong understanding of both project-based sales (ideally with architects/specifiers) and international distributor management.
* Experience in safety-critical systems, ideally within the fire safety or wider building safety sector - desirable
* Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team.
* Commercially astute, strategic, and highly effective in building trust with technical and commercial stakeholders alike.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future sales direction of a specialist manufacturer with a strong reputation in the sector.
If you are an ambitious sales leader who thrives on driving growth in both domestic and international markets, we'd like to hear from you.