Sales Director

• Senior leadership role in a rapidly growing business
• Opportunity to shape and scale a national sales function
• Clear influence on strategy, expansion, and commercial direction
• 30 days holiday

We’re looking for an ambitious Director of Sales to lead and scale the sales function of a fast-growing premium serviced accommodation business operating across the UK.

This is a senior, hands-on commercial leadership role with full ownership of sales strategy, new business acquisition, and client growth, working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and wider leadership team. You’ll play a key role in driving expansion across London and other major cities while building a high-performing sales and client management team.

• As Director of Sales you'll own and deliver the UK-wide sales strategy aligned to business growth plans
• Drive new business acquisition across corporate, relocation, insurance, and travel sectors
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract and long-term account growth
• Identify and execute market expansion opportunities, especially in London
• Forecast sales performance and use data to drive continuous improvement
• Lead and develop teams across New Business and Client Management
• Set clear targets, coach performance, and build a motivated, results-driven culture
• Recruit and develop top commercial talent as the business scales
• Personally lead key pitches, negotiations, and strategic client relationships
• Ensure smooth handover of new clients into operations and reservations
• Maintain strong client satisfaction and long-term partnerships

• Work closely with Marketing on campaigns, lead generation, and brand presence
• Partner with Property Acquisition to support demand-led expansion decisions
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure excellent service delivery
• Provide commercial insight and reporting to the CCO and leadership team

• Proven sales leadership experience in hospitality, serviced accommodation, corporate housing, or a related sector
• Track record of driving sales growth in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary commercial teams
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Commercially and data-driven, with experience using CRM systems
• Strong knowledge of the London corporate accommodation market
• Existing relationships with relocation agents, insurers, or corporate travel buyers
• Experience working with PMS and commercial systems
• Understanding of property or accommodation acquisition processes

• Strong year-on-year revenue growth
• High-performing, motivated sales and client teams
• Loyal, long-term client relationships
• Clear commercial influence on market and property expansion decisions.

Director of Sales is also known as:
Head of Sales, Senior Sales Manager, Director of Business Development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme
• Applicants required to be based in the Poole office or with clients

• Team management: 3 years (required)
• B2B sales: 8 years (required)
• Hospitality management: 3 years (preferred)