Job Title: Sales Director – Technology Sector Location: Southampton - hybrid travel required Salary: Competive + Bonus + Benefits Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Talent Junction are working exclusively on an exciting project for a growing SME technology business in Southampton. Known for their cutting-edge solutions and rapid growth, they are passionate about delivering excellence to their clients while fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a visionary Sales Director to lead their commercial strategy and drive results.
The Role: As the Sales Director, you will be pivotal in shaping and implementing the sales strategy to meet ambitious growth targets. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a team of talented sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and identifying opportunities to expand the company’s footprint within the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute a robust sales strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing sales team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
* Identify new market opportunities and drive the expansion of the client portfolio.
* Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
* Collaborate with other senior leaders to align sales efforts with broader business goals.
* Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the sales function.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven track record in a senior sales leadership role, ideally within the technology sector.
* Experience in an SME environment, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, agile business model.
* Strong strategic and operational skills, with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive sales plans.
* Exceptional leadership capabilities, inspiring and developing teams to achieve their best.
* Commercial acumen and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to join an SME at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the sales strategy while being part of a supportive, values-driven culture that celebrates innovation and achievement.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels included. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment