Jobs in Canvey island, england, united kingdom

Title : Head of Sales

Benefits Package : £45,000 - £75,000 p.a (£55,000 - £85,000 OTE in Year 1)

Uncapped commission

Tesla Model

25 days holiday + BH

Standard Nest Pension (3% employer, 5% employee contributions

Location : Canvey Island, Essex

Want to take control of a sales team, fast-track to Sales Director , and build something from the ground up, without corporate nonsense slowing you down as you scale a business?

If so, this brand new Head of Sales role could change your life…

What you’ll be doing :

You’re stepping into a blank canvas, your company has never had a proper sales leader before, so you’ll be building the function from scratch.

You’ll set the strategy, develop the team, and work directly with the directors to drive serious growth.

Get this right, and in 2-5 years, you’re Sales Director.

After that? GM or MD is a genuine possibility.

There are serious rewards to be had as well….

You’ll be getting behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y / 3, giving you a premium driving experience with low fuel costs and lower tax.

Home charging? Covered. They’ll support you financially to have one installed at home.

On top of that, a salary between £45K - £75K, plus an uncapped commission structure with a year 1 OTE of £55,000 - £85,000.

Work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword here.

You’ll have 25 days holiday + BH, a culture that respects reasonable hours, and no expectation to work weekends or late nights.

Your directors know people do their best work when they’re not burning out, and they’re hiring you to drive sales forward, not run yourself into the ground.

Your work will have a direct impact on scaling this business from £10M to £15M+ in 3-5 years.

You won’t just be hitting arbitrary sales targets; you’ll be the reason this company grows.

You’ll enjoy total freedom to build sales your way with no corporate red tape and full autonomy.

The directors have openly said they need someone to come in and disrupt how things are done, and they’re backing you 100% to do it.

You’ll be leading a team of four, developing them into a high-performance sales machine, and hiring at least one more this year, with more to follow as you scale.

For the first few months, you’ll be in the office five days a week to get things running. After that, you’ll have the flexibility to work in a way that suits you.

Your company wants to approach this the right way…

As a result, your first year is about setting the foundation and building the strategy, processes, and team.

There are no unrealistic sales targets here, just your chance to get things right before ramping up growth.

By year two, it’s game on. You’ll be out meeting customers, bringing in new business, managing the accounts you land, and driving a £5M growth target with your new high-functioning sales team.

You’ll get investment too, with new tools, new hires, proper marketing support and new sales training if required.

You’ll have everything you need to build a sales function that works properly.

Where you’ll be doing it :

Your company is a £10M turnover distributor of catering supplies, janitorial products, PPE, and healthcare essentials, operating for 20+ years across London and the Home Counties.

They’ve set a clear target : £15M turnover within the next 3-5 years.

What makes them different? Simple : they’re the only supplier at this scale covering catering, healthcare, and janitorial supplies giving them access to a huge market or opportunity and diverse solutions for their customers

They’ve doubled profitability in four years by streamlining operations, cutting inefficiencies, and growing through mergers.

Right now, a high-functioning sales team is the only missing piece.

That’s why they need you.

What Skills You Need to Apply :

You could be someone taking their first step into leadership or someone already in a senior position looking for a bigger challenge.

That’s why you’ll notice the salary range is broad, it’s not a tactic to lowball anyone.

It’s about finding the right person and making sure the offer reflects their experience and the impact they’ll bring.

Experience-wise, you’ll have at least 5 years in sales, and a solid understanding of the customer base and sector, whether that’s catering, janitorial, healthcare, or facilities management.

You'll also be someone with a track record of developing new business.

You’ll also need to be able to commute to the office based in Canvey Island in Essex.

However…

Your role will be hands-on, so if you’re someone who prefers to stay at a strategic level without getting too involved in the everyday sales side, this might not feel right for you.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re ready to take full control, scale a business, and lead sales your way, this is your chance, click ‘Apply’ and make it happen.

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