Sales Director

Managing Director / Sales Director

Location:

London (2 days per week on-site) Company:
Global Talent Solutions Organisation Model:
Hybrid | Full-time Salary:
Senior Leadership Package  Performance Bonus About the Business Our client is a global talent solutions organisation trusted to deliver end-to-end recruitment, recruitment outsourcing, MSP/RPO programmes and talent advisory services across multiple sectors. With an established international footprint and a reputation built on delivery excellence, they partner with some of the worlds most recognisable brands to transform talent acquisition and workforce strategy.

They are now seeking a commercially focused Managing Director / Sales Director to lead the UK market, drive enterprise growth, and strengthen strategic partnerships. Purpose of the Role The Managing Director / Sales Director will take full ownership of the UK commercial and MSP strategy , ensuring successful delivery, growth, and optimisation of Managed Service Programmes. This senior leader must possess deep experience in MSP delivery, programme governance, workforce management, bidding, and high-level solution design .

You will drive commercial performance, oversee UK MSP operations, lead client acquisition, and position the organisation as the partner of choice for complex workforce solutions.

Key Responsibilities MSP Leadership (Core Requirement) Own and lead all UK MSP operations , ensuring high-quality delivery, governance, and programme performance Oversee MSP strategy, optimisation, reporting, SLAs, and supplier management Drive continuous improvement across MSP models including master vendor, hybrid, and vendor-neutral approaches Act as executive sponsor for major MSP clients Bidding & Proposal Ownership Lead the end-to-end process for large-scale bids, RFPs, RFIs and tender submissions Work closely with global teams on solution design, pricing models, and commercial structure Present to procurement and C-suite stakeholders with confidence and credibility Drive win strategies for enterprise-level opportunities Commercial Leadership Develop and implement UK commercial strategy aligned to global objectives Drive revenue growth across MSP, RPO, and talent advisory solutions Identify new market opportunities and emerging client needs Lead major contract negotiations Client Engagement & Partnerships Build long-term, strategic relationships at C-suite and senior procurement level Serve as a trusted workforce solutions advisor Ensure exceptional delivery and customer satisfaction across all programmes Operational & Strategic Leadership Influence UK operational performance and support delivery teams Align UK strategy with global leadership objectives Champion innovation, service evolution, technology, and analytics Team Leadership Lead and mentor senior commercial, MSP, and account management teams Drive a high-performance culture with accountability for results Support capability development and succession planning Experience & Skills Required Essential Proven experience as a Managing Director, Sales Director, Commercial Director, or senior MSP leader Extensive background in MSP management, programme governance, and enterprise workforce solutions Strong experience with bids, RFPs, RFIs, tenders, and large contract negotiations Proven track record of winning, mobilising, and scaling MSP or large outsourcing programmes Ability to engage and influence C-suite, procurement, and global stakeholders Strong commercial acumen with significant revenue growth achievements Experience leading senior commercial or operations teams Desired Experience in global matrix organisations Knowledge of digital workforce solutions or talent analytics Strong network across enterprise or multinational talent markets Working Model London office 2 days per week UK client travel Collaboration with global leadership across multiple time zones Whats on Offer Senior director-level package Performance bonus / commission structure Opportunity to lead the UK's MSP strategy for a global brand High autonomy and significant strategic influence