Sales Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Title: Sales Director (Publishing/Sponsorship Sales Background)
Location: Farringdon, London
Salary: £90,000 base, £200,000+ OTE
We are currently looking for an experienced Sales Director to lead our team of 25 salespeople and report to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in publishing/sponsorship sales and have managed teams of 10-20 people in the past. Additionally, the candidate must be a great motivator and have excellent communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead a team of 25 salespeople
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets
- Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to identify areas of improvement
- Work closely with other departments to ensure efficient and effective sales operations
Requirements:
- Proven experience in publishing/sponsorship sales
- Must have experience of managing a team of 10+ salespeople
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to the recruitment agency. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Director roles across SGS London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £90,000 - £90,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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