Sales Director

Role Overview

Join a growing business at a key stage of expansion, where relationships, commercial thinking, and strategic leadership all play a big part in success. This is a senior sales opportunity for someone who enjoys building high‑performing teams, developing partnerships, and driving sustainable growth.

Location

Reading, hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Industry

Telecommunications

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and deliver a strategic sales plan focused on growth across both existing and new markets
• Lead and support Sales, Account Management, and Business Development teams to maximise performance
• Build long‑term relationships with customers and key business partners
• Drive profitable revenue growth while consistently achieving sales targets
• Identify opportunities for upselling and wider service adoption across customer accounts
• Deliver compelling proposals and presentations to prospective clients
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviours, and competitor activity to shape sales direction
• Provide insight into budget shifts and changing customer priorities
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of commercial team members
• Improve forecasting accuracy and strengthen account development processes

Main Skills Needed

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development.
• Background working for a Telecommunications wholesaler OR in a wholesale environment is essential.
• Proven ability to grow revenue and manage strategic customer relationships
• Experience leading and developing sales teams
• Confident presenting proposals and negotiating with senior stakeholders
• Commercially aware with strong forecasting and pipeline management skills
• Ability to spot growth opportunities and turn them into long‑term partnerships
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment

What’s in It for You

• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy within a growing business
• High level of autonomy and influence across the organisation
• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment
• Clear opportunity to make a visible impact
• Competitive package with performance‑related incentives
• A role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.