Head of Sales / Sales Director Leading Public Affairs Data Subscription Business
Central London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in-office)
Income protection, life assurance & private health benefits
~ Generous pension scheme
~25 days’ holiday + your birthday off + bank holidays
~ Enhanced parental leave
Our client is a market-leading political intelligence and public affairs data subscription business. After a period of significant growth—both organically and via strategic acquisitions—they’re now investing heavily in technology to expand their product offering and solidify their position as an industry leader.
Outcome-focused culture - flexible work with a focus on results, not hours
Impact & Ownership - shape the commercial strategy and help scale a high-growth business
Team Culture - regular social events and a collaborative, driven team
As Head of Sales, you will lead a high-performing team of Business Development Managers and Sales Development Representatives to drive revenue across the UK market. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative B2B sales environment.
You’ll work directly with the Commercial Director and leadership team to refine the Go-To-Market strategy, improve sales processes, and deliver ambitious growth.
Own and deliver UK sales targets and growth plans
Execute and refine sales strategies to support both new business acquisition and account expansion
Use performance data and sales metrics to drive continuous improvement
Deliver 1:1 coaching, training, and ongoing development of team members
Proven experience in B2B sales leadership, ideally in subscription Sales, SaaS, or political / business intelligence sectors
Strong track record of exceeding sales targets
Inspirational leadership style with a focus on coaching and developing teams
Data-driven approach with a strong grasp of forecasting, KPIs, and sales analytics
We’d love to hear from ambitious sales leaders ready to shape the future of a market-leading business.
ABR Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role and specialises in placing candidates into permanent positions within Media / Digital, Technology / SAAS, Market Research, Events & Business Information.