Director of Sales

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
UK
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£150,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Strategy Leadership Market Development Negotiation Relationship Building Team Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Sales (Hospitality / Healthcare – Textiles)

Location: UK (Remote with National Travel)

Salary: £120,000 – £150,000 + Package

We are representing a fast-growing, design-led textile manufacturer with a reputation for quality, creativity, and customer focus. Supplying premium products to the hospitality and healthcare sectors, the company has built a strong platform for growth and is now seeking an exceptional Sales Director to join the Board. This is a pivotal appointment at a key stage of the journey – the opportunity to lead strategy, inspire a high-performing team, and deliver sustained commercial success.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Strategy

    • Develop and execute a clear, ambitious sales strategy aligned with company growth objectives.

    • Provide strong, visible leadership to a talented sales team, building capability and fostering a high-performance culture.

    • Act as a key member of the Board, influencing wider business direction.

  • Market Development

    • Expand market share across hospitality (luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants) and healthcare (hospitals, care providers).

    • Leverage existing relationships while building new, high-value partnerships.

    • Identify and secure new business opportunities within both UK and international markets.

  • Commercial Delivery

    • Achieve ambitious sales and profitability targets.

    • Drive pipeline development, ensuring accurate forecasting and robust reporting.

    • Collaborate closely with design, production, and operations to ensure seamless customer delivery.

Essential Experience

  • A strong network of contacts within hospitality (hotel groups, operators, procurement specialists, designers, etc.).

  • Strategic vision combined with hands-on commercial acumen.

  • A natural ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.

  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills at C-suite and buyer level.

  • Resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset suited to a fast-moving entrepreneurial business.

Benefits

  • Base Salary: £120,000 – £150,000 depending on experience.

  • Bonus / Incentives: Performance-related package rewarding sales growth.

  • Benefits: Comprehensive executive package + flexibility of remote working.

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