Head Of Sales

Location: Chadderton

We’re supporting one of our longstanding clients, an impressive manufacturer who are a leader in passive fire protection, in their search for a Head of Sales.

It’s a key leadership role with huge influence. You’ll take the lead on the national sales (UK&I) strategy and performance and will work closely with the senior leadership team.

You’ll guide the sales team, drive revenue growth, and shape the commercial direction of the brand, positioning the company as the No.1 manufacturer of passive fire products.

What You’ll Get:

* Competitive salary offered

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* 2 x salary life insurance

* Healthcare Benefit

* Standard pension scheme

About You

* You’re a proven sales leader with demonstrable experience within the construction sector; specifically, selling manufactured products to contractors, architects, installers, main contractors and specifiers

* You will have a strong background in specificationsales

* Ideally, you’ve worked with passive fire protection or similar resistive materials

* You’re commercially savvy, analytical, and confident in defining sales strategies

* You lead by example, supporting, motivating and developing your team

* You’re confident presenting at CPD seminars, trade shows and industry events

* This role will suit someone from an SME backgound

About the Role

* You’ll lead, manage and develop the UK & Ireland sales teams

* Define and deliver strategic sales targets, KPIs, and revenue goals

* Drive field sales and spec activity across key product ranges

* You’ll be a brand ambassador, representing the business at industry events

* Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, contractors, and specifiers

* Collaborate with marketing, customer service, and production teams

* Oversee sales forecasting, reporting, and CRM adoption

* Identify new opportunities, monitor competitor activity, and share insights with senior leadership

About the Company

We’ve partnered with this business for many, many years, they’ve developed immensely due to a huge period of growth, and they want to find a great person to fill this role.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven business, we’d love to hear from you