Director of Sales

First Things First - What We Can Offer You

• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Private health insurance with Vitality
• Company pension scheme
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus a personal leave entitlement
• A discounts and cash back scheme
• A one-off Home Office Allowance
• 24 weeks’ Maternity/adoption and 8 weeks’ Paternity leave at full pay (terms apply)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support on relationships, bereavement, finances)
• Cycle to work scheme via Cyclescheme
• Home & Tech Scheme, a salary sacrifice to treat yourself to some new tech
• Simscout referral scheme - earn £££ if you refer a friend to work here
• Simpeep outreach fund - financial support for employees experiencing unforeseen financial hardship
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Casual dress and relaxed office environment
• Check out our website for more about working at Simpro https://www.simprogroup.com/uk/company/careers#positions

The Job

The Sales Director is responsible for contributing to the overall business success by providing direction, instruction, guidance and support to the Sales Team. They oversee lead generation, contract negotiations, client relationships, and alignment with marketing strategies. Drives sales targets, ensuring team compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Generate leads and consistently meet or exceed sales targets.

• Negotiate contracts with prospective clients.

• Develop and implement pricing strategies for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.

• Deliver compelling sales presentations to a diverse range of potential clients.

• Align sales efforts with marketing initiatives to maximize impact.

• Gain a deep understanding of company markets and industry verticals to drive sales growth.

• Prepare and submit sales contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Engage with current and potential clients to assess their needs and promote products/services.

• Maintain up-to-date client records within the CRM system.

• Address client inquiries regarding credit terms, product details, pricing, and availability.

• Lead and support the sales team, providing guidance and strategic direction.

• Commit to customer-focused quality, security, data privacy, and business continuity. Ensure policies are communicated, well-resourced, and continuously improved.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or equivalent sales experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport with customers and suppliers.

• Experience with JobWatch for various tasks.

• Dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.

• Solid understanding of the sales process and market dynamics.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt quickly.

• Effective communicator at all levels of an organization.

• Highly organized, collaborative team player.

• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and business needs.

Core values required of all Simpro, AroFlo, BigChange & ClockShark employees:

We Are One Team

We Are Customer Centric
We Are Growth Minded
We Are Accountable
We Celebrate Success

Simpro, AroFlo, BigChange & ClockShark are equal opportunity employers with a best-of-class onboarding program and supportive team environments. This means that we want everyone to feel welcome and offer equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other non-performance factor.  

If you'd like to join a fun and progressive organisation, where there are opportunities to develop your career, please apply now with your CV and covering letter.

Please note: no agencies will be accepted in the recruitment of this role. Any CVs provided to Simpro Software by agencies will be treated as a gift.