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Head of Sales

Job in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listing for: Pybus Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Business Management, Business Analyst, Corporate Strategy, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 GBP Yearly GBP 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Head of Sales to join the leadership team reporting directly into the Managing Director

We are looking for a commercially minded, people-focused sales leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and delivering results. Our client has a wonderful business with a great culture and energy. We are looking for a positive, curious leader who works with energy while creating a strong team culture and bond.

You are curious about your product and market, committed to continuous learning, and motivated by helping others succeed, while holding them to clear standards.

You balance empathy with accountability. You coach, challenge, and support in equal measure. You don’t avoid difficult conversations, and you take pride in building teams that consistently perform.

As Head of Sales, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the sales function.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be accountable for building a high-performing sales team and delivering sustainable new business growth.

You will work closely with Marketing, Operations, Customer Success, and Senior Leadership to ensure our sales approach is aligned with our mission, values, and commercial goals.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, developing people, and driving consistent performance.

Strategic sales leadership
  • Own and deliver sales targets, forecasts, and pipeline performance.
  • Maintain clear visibility of pipeline health, conversion rates, and deal quality.
  • Lead on strategic partnerships,
  • Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
  • Establish clear standards for sales activity, qualification, and follow‑up.
Team leadership & development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Consultants.
  • Build a high‑performance, values‑led culture.
  • Set clear expectations and performance measures.
  • Design and deliver structured onboarding, training, and development programmes.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, call listening, reviews, and performance check‑ins.
  • Build confidence, skill, and accountability across the team.
  • Drive acquisition of new business
  • Embed consultative, needs‑led selling approaches.
  • Work closely with Marketing on lead generation and campaign follow‑up.
  • Ensure accurate CRM usage and reporting across the team.
  • Maintain high standards of customer experience throughout the sales journey.
Cross‑functional collaboration
  • Partner with Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations to optimise the customer lifecycle.
  • Provide structured feedback to inform product, positioning, and proposition development.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Leadership on forecasting and planning.
  • Analyse pipeline, win rates, renewals risk, and market trends.
  • Monitor KPIs including conversion rates, AOV, NPS, and customer satisfaction.
  • Produce clear, actionable reports for senior leadership.
  • Track competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
Head of Department & Company Leadership
  • Embed a strong customer‑centric culture.
  • Champion the company values across the organisation.
  • Ensure consistent use of systems and processes.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively across teams.
  • Lead regular product, sector, and skills development sessions.
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