Sales Director

Sales directors lead the commercial strategy and sales function, building and managing a team that consistently delivers revenue growth in line with the business plan. Prism 7 Resourcing places sales directors with growing businesses and private equity-backed companies seeking senior commercial leadership.

Key Duties

  • Setting the commercial strategy and go-to-market plan in line with board objectives
  • Recruiting, leading, and developing a high-performing sales team across new business and account management
  • Owning the revenue target and presenting pipeline and forecast to the board monthly
  • Building C-level relationships with strategic clients and key accounts
  • Defining pricing strategy, deal structures, and authority levels for the team
  • Working with marketing to align demand generation with pipeline requirements
  • Reporting on win rates, average deal size, and sales cycle length to identify improvement areas

Typical Qualifications & Requirements

  • Proven sales leadership experience at director or VP level
  • Track record of building and scaling sales teams in a high-growth environment
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen — able to build and manage a P&L
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA advantageous
  • Full UK driving licence

For Candidates

Flexible Sales Director Work Options

Whether you're looking for a stable permanent sales director position or prefer the variety and flexibility of temporary assignments, Prism 7 Resourcing works with employers across all contract types. We match you to the right opportunity on your terms.

Permanent

Build a long-term career with a permanent sales director role. We partner with established employers across the UK and UAE who offer competitive salaries, clear progression pathways, and genuine job security. Our consultants work with you to find a position that fits both your skills and your ambitions.

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Temp-to-Perm

Start as a temporary sales director worker and transition into a permanent position once you've proven your value. Temp-to-perm is one of the most popular routes for Prism 7 candidates — it lets you assess the employer and the role before committing, while keeping the door open to a long-term placement.

Temporary

Prefer to keep your options open? Temporary sales director work gives you the freedom to gain experience across different employers, sectors, and sites while maintaining flexibility over your schedule. Prism 7 handles all compliance, contracts, and payroll so you can focus on the work.

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For Employers

Flexible Sales Director Hiring For Your Business

Prism 7 Resourcing supplies sales director professionals across all engagement types. From filling a single permanent vacancy to managing a team of temporary workers, we scale to fit your exact requirements — and we do it quickly.

Permanent Recruitment

We source and shortlist permanent sales director candidates who are genuinely suited to your business — not just whoever is available. Our consultants handle everything from job brief to offer management, saving you time and reducing the risk of a costly mis-hire.

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Temp-to-Perm

Reduce hiring risk with a working trial period. Our temp-to-perm model lets you assess a sales director candidate in your own environment before making a permanent offer. Prism 7 manages the candidate relationship throughout, ensuring a smooth transition when the time is right.

Temporary & Contract

Need sales director cover at short notice? Our temporary and contract staffing service gives you access to fully vetted, compliance-ready candidates — often within 24 to 48 hours. Ideal for seasonal demand, project work, or unexpected absence, with no long-term commitment required.

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