Sales Director - Cleaning Services
- Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute a robust sales strategy to consistently achieve or exceed personal sales targets, focusing on self-generated, high-quality opportunities in the cleaning sector.
- Take ownership of leading solution design, tender submissions, and commercial deal-making, ensuring proposals are tailored, competitive, and aligned with company standards and values.
- Work closely with marketing to generate strong leads, with operational colleagues to ensure smooth handovers post-sale, and with leadership to align sales efforts with overall strategy.
- Follow defined sales processes, uphold CARE values, and submit weekly activity reports to ensure performance tracking, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and through social platforms, positioning the business as a leader and innovator in the cleaning services sector.
- Help attract, develop, and retain top sales talent, instilling a high-performing, collaborative, and value-driven team culture through structured reviews, coaching, and succession planning.
- Apply commercially sound pricing models to protect profit margins and secure internal approval where required, ensuring that value and profitability remain central to all deals.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior sales role within the cleaning industry, with a demonstrable track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience in pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and solution-based selling.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Digitally confident, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and modern sales technology including CRM systems, data tools, and digital outreach platforms.
- Flexible and self-motivated, with the ability to manage your own schedule, travel as needed and take ownership of a high-impact role that offers autonomy and growth.
- A people-first culture where your wellbeing, development, and success are genuinely prioritised.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure linked to performance, with clear and fair progression pathways.
- Autonomy and trust to lead, innovate, and make a measurable impact in a high-growth, service-led organisation.
- Collaborative working environment with experienced, supportive colleagues across multiple specialist sectors.
- Strong pension contributions.