Sales & Commercial Director
Location: Plymouth (with travel to other regional offices and sites)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (hours as required to fulfil the role)
Salary: £85,000 + Bonus Scheme & Car Allowance
About the Role
We are working with a leading interiors specialist with a strong growth strategy and a reputation for quality and innovation across their sector.
They are seeking an experienced Sales & Commercial Director to join their senior leadership team. This is a key strategic position, responsible for leading the sales and commercial function of the business — driving revenue, profitability, and performance across multiple teams.
You’ll oversee a Sales and Design team of around 15 employees, guiding them to achieve ambitious financial and operational goals. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded leader, confident in managing the full sales process from lead generation to deal closure, with a focus on client satisfaction, performance analysis, and team engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and develop the Sales and Design teams to achieve revenue and profit targets.
2. Manage and optimise the sales process from initial enquiry to completion.
3. Analyse performance data, KPIs, and metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
4. Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive sustainable growth.
5. Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business-wide goals.
6. Coach and mentor staff, fostering a high-performance culture with collaboration and accountability.
7. Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
8. Promote a positive, people-focused culture across all areas of the business.
About You
9. Proven background in a senior commercial or sales leadership role.
10. Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding revenue and gross profit targets.
11. Knowledge of the interiors, construction, or similar industry.
12. Experience working within a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
13. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret commercial data and make strategic decisions.
14. Knowledge of recognised sales methodologies (e.g. SPIN, BANT, or MEDDIC).
15. Natural leader — capable of inspiring, coaching, and developing teams.
16. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-first mindset.
17. Collaborative, adaptable, and commercially astute.
18. Full UK driving licence.
19. Willingness to travel between regions on a regular basis.
Salary & Benefits
20. Circa £85,000 per annum, depending on experience
21. Excellent bonus scheme
22. Car allowance
23. 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
24. 2 days paid volunteering leave
25. Private healthcare
26. Free on-site parking
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
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