Head of Sales

Head of Sales / Sales Director

Leading Public Affairs Data Subscription Business

• Central London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in-office)
• OTE £200,000 | £80,000-£110,000 base + uncapped commission

Package Highlights

• Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £200,000
• Income protection, life assurance & private health benefits
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday + your birthday off + bank holidays
• Enhanced parental leave

About the Company

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.

Why Join?

• Highly competitive and uncapped commission structure
• 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
• Leadership Access – collaborate closely with the Executive Team
• Team Culture – regular social events and a collaborative, driven team

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver UK sales targets and growth plans
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of BDMs and SDRs
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Comfort operating in a high-growth, fast-moving environment
• A passion for politics, public affairs, or current affairs is a plus

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We’d love to hear from ambitious sales leaders ready to shape the future of a market-leading business.

Apply now or send us your CV to learn more.

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.

Due to high volumes of applicants, we regret that we can only contact those who are invited to interview. Should you not have heard from us within 2 weeks you may assume you have not been successful at this time, but we thank you for your time and interest in the role.