Interim Head of Sales
Posted 1 day ago by LHH Recruitment Solutions on Reed
£300 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Isle of Wight
Summary: The Interim Head of Sales is a strategic leadership position focused on driving revenue growth through corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and business development. This role involves leading a high-performing sales team and collaborating with various departments to align sales strategies with organizational goals. The postholder will report to the executive leadership team and represent the organization at industry events. Overall, the position is pivotal for ensuring the organization's long-term financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of a commercial sales strategy aligned to the organisation's overarching goals.
- Manage and develop a high-performing Sales team, ensuring continuous professional growth and clear KPIs.
- Identify and cultivate new revenue opportunities through sponsorships, partnerships, and membership growth.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across relevant industries.
- Work closely with marketing, membership, events, and product teams to align sales strategies with business objectives.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform commercial decisions.
- Report on performance metrics and provide regular updates to the executive leadership team.
- Represent the organisation externally at industry events and forums as a thought leader.
Key Skills:
- Significant experience in a senior B2B sales or commercial role, ideally within a professional services, membership, or media/events environment.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering successful sales strategies and meeting/exceeding revenue targets.
- Experience leading and managing a high-performing sales team.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insight into business opportunity.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence at senior levels, including C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
- Desirable: Experience in or understanding of the professional services sector.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data-led sales reporting.
- Results-oriented and self-motivated.
- Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Collaborative leadership style and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about the mission and values of the organisation.
Salary (Rate): £300
City: Isle of Wight
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other