Head of Sales

Head of Sales – Services Sector

Manchester | Full‑time | Leadership Role

If you’re the kind of sales leader who sets the pace, leads from the front, and builds teams that genuinely want to follow you, this is a role where you’ll feel right at home.

We’re partnering with a well‑established services business in the Manchester are that’s entering an exciting new phase of growth. They’re looking for a Head of Sales who can combine strategic direction with hands‑on leadership — someone who can inspire, coach, and elevate a team while still staying close to customers and the market.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the sales team — setting the tone, driving performance, and creating a culture of accountability and support
• Developing and executing the sales strategy to accelerate growth across key service lines
• Owning key client relationships and leading from the front on major opportunities
• Forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management to ensure clarity, consistency, and commercial rigour
• Collaborating with operations and marketing to ensure seamless service delivery and strong market positioning

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading successful sales teams — you’ve built, coached, and developed people, not just managed them
• A hands‑on leadership style — you’re visible, involved, and lead by example
• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and shape propositions
• Experience in the services sector (any service‑led environment considered)
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A track record of delivering growth through people, process, and performance

Why this role stands out

• You’ll have the autonomy to shape the sales function and define what “great” looks like
• You’ll join a business that values people, culture, and long‑term partnerships
• You’ll be part of a leadership team that backs new ideas and invests in growth
• You’ll make a visible, measurable impact from day one

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