At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team of sales advisors to drive revenue growth.
- Company: Dynamic company in Chorley, focused on performance and improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with OTE, full-time role, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate across departments for enhanced customer experience and success.
- Why this job: Take charge of a growing sales function and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in leading sales teams and strong coaching skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Head of Sales Salary : £55,000-£60,000 (OTE £80,000)
Location: Chorley, Lancashire | Full Time | Office Based The Role This is a commercially focused role with a strong emphasis on performance, experimentation and continuous improvement.
You'll oversee a team of 10 sales advisors across inbound and outbound channels, driving revenue growth and customer lifetime value.
What You'll Be Doing Leading the team - motivating and developing sales advisors through regular coaching, training and performance management.
Owning sales strategy - across inbound and outbound channels, ensuring every opportunity is maximised.
Driving commercial performance - improving conversion rate, average order value (AOV), revenue and order volume while maintaining healthy gross margins.
Raising standards - implementing best-in-class sales techniques, objection handling and call quality.
Managing KPIs - monitoring individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, development plans and recognition.
Improving processes - identifying opportunities to enhance CRM usage, lead management and customer experience.
Working cross-functionally - partnering with Marketing to optimise lead quality and campaigns, with Commercial on pricing and product availability, with Operations on service levels, and with Finance on margin management and forecasting.
Building the team - recruiting, onboarding and developing future sales talent.
What We're Looking For Proven experience leading a high-performing sales team in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Strong coaching, mentoring and people leadership skills.
A track record of improving conversion rates and commercial performance.
Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of balancing revenue growth and margin.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action.
A strong work ethic with a hands-on leadership style.
Confidence collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders including Marketing, Commercial, Finance and Operations.
Experience within e-commerce, retail, horticulture or a similar customer-focused sector is advantageous.
If you're a commercially driven sales leader ready to take ownership of a growing sales function, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head Of Sales employer: Forward Role Recruitment
At Forward Role Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of Greater London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to our ambitious digital strategy. Join us to be part of a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact our success and drive meaningful change.
