Director of Sales - Strategic Growth Leader - Private Equity Backed - South of England
Are you a high-impact Sales or Commercial Director who thrives on building high-performance engines within private equity environments?
We are partnering with a premier, PE-backed international property services group (HQ in Holborn & Richmond). They are a powerhouse in the residential sector and a key player within an ambitious global collective. As the business embarks on its "Vision 2025+" growth strategy, they are seeking a heavy-hitting Director of Sales to lead the charge.
This organisation specialises in a comprehensive range of residential services, including insurance broking, surveying, and professional consultancy. Operating from multiple locations across England, they offer the scale of a market leader with the agility of a growth-focused enterprise.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be a critical member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for delivering sustained, scalable organic growth. This is a pivotal role for someone who wants to own the end-to-end sales strategy and build a disciplined, high-performance sales culture.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Execution: Deliver a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with long-term business goals and organic growth KPIs.
Leadership: Lead and develop the sales team, setting clear objectives and performance targets.
Commercial Rigour: Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure pricing and contract terms support sustainable margins.
Forecasting and Insight: Provide accurate sales forecasting and pipeline visibility to the CEO and Group leadership.
Market Expansion: Identify and build relationships with key partners and stakeholders to increase market penetration.
Organisational Growth: Build, retain, and restructure the sales organisation to ensure capability and performance at every level.
The Ideal Profile
We are looking for a results-driven leader who excels in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. While property sector experience is useful, we are primarily interested in your ability to scale sales functions and drive commercial impact regardless of your industry background.
Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years in a senior sales leadership roles
Track Record: Proven ability to drive organic growth and achieve exacting targets in complex circumstances.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Analytical Mindset: Expert at using data and market insights to drive decision-making and strategy.
Adaptability: Comfortable operating with investor-level scrutiny and a continuous improvement mindset.
Requirements: Must drive & be able to access all offices (predominantly in the South of England) (All expenses paid)
Why This Role?
This is a high-autonomy position where you will work independently within broad policy and professional standards. Your performance will be measured against clear targets rather than methodology, providing the wide latitude required for a true commercial visionary to make their mark.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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