Beaumont is partnering with a number of UK Managed Service Providers and IT service organisations to recruit Sales Directors as part of their next phase of growth. These businesses sit across the SME, mid-market and lower enterprise space and are at different stages of scale, ranging from founder-led organisations to private-equity backed platforms. In each case, the requirement is driven by growth. Increased customer demand, broader service portfolios and the need for greater consistency across new business and account development have created the need for senior commercial leadership. These organisations are investing in sales leadership to bring structure, accountability and predictability to revenue and GP. We are already working closely with several of these businesses and supporting them on confidential senior hires. These roles are not publicly advertised and conversations are happening quietly. Role Overview: You will take ownership of the sales function and be accountable for new business performance, account growth and overall commercial execution. The role involves setting direction, building teams where required and ensuring the business has a clear and repeatable approach to winning and expanding customers. You will work closely with founders, MDs and investors to align sales strategy with wider business objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role where you are expected to understand the detail, challenge performance and deliver measurable results. Portfolio and Remit: Ownership of new business and account growth strategy Leadership of sales teams across new business and account management Development of go-to-market plans aligned to service offerings Responsibility for pipeline quality, forecasting and delivery against targets Recruitment, development and performance management of sales talent Senior stakeholder engagement internally and externally Contribution to wider business planning and growth initiatives Hybrid working with regional or national responsibility depending on the organisation. Sales and Delivery Alignment: You will work closely with service delivery, pre-sales and technical leadership to ensure sales commitments are aligned with delivery capability. These businesses operate across managed services, cloud, cyber security and project delivery, and require a Sales Director who understands how to balance ambition with execution. Package: Base salary: £90,000 to £100,000 OTE: x2 base Additional benefits vary by organisation and may include car allowance, equity or long-term incentives Key Responsibilities: Define and execute sales strategy across new business and existing customers Build predictable pipeline and deliver consistent GP growth Lead, coach and hold sales teams accountable for performance Improve sales process, qualification and forecasting discipline Partner with senior leadership to support acquisition and integration activity Represent the business at senior customer and partner level What Success Looks Like: (612 Months) Clear ownership and structure across the sales function Improved consistency in pipeline, forecasting and conversion Strong performance against new business and GP targets Sales team operating with defined roles, expectations and accountability Trusted advisor to the board on commercial performance and growth Experience and Skills: Proven experience as a Sales Director or senior sales leader within an MSP, VAR or IT services business Track record of scaling revenue and GP Strong understanding of managed services, cloud and cyber sales models Experience leading and developing sales teams Commercially disciplined with a data-led approach to decision making Comfortable operating at board and investor level About the Clients: UK-based Managed Service Providers and IT service organisations with strong growth ambitions. These businesses are investing in leadership, structure and long-term scalability and are looking for Sales Directors who can professionalise sales without losing momentum. If you would like to discuss these opportunities or understand which organisations we are partnering with, apply here or message me directly for a confidential conversation.