Managing Director

IDEX Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Sales Leader to shape sales strategy across the South. You will inspire and coach high-performing sales teams, drive new business development, and contribute to board-level strategy. The position offers exceptional rewards including a highly attractive six-figure salary plus bonus, autonomy to lead, and a chance to make a lasting impact in a people-centered organization that values innovation.

Benefits

Six-figure salary with bonus

Entrepreneurial freedom

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a senior sales leader (MD, Head of Sales or equivalent).
• Experience winning business and building client relationships.
• Authentic leadership style with the ability to inspire trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the South sales function with responsibility for growth and performance.
• Inspire, coach, and retain high performing and ambitious sales teams.
• Drive new business and client development through effective leadership.
• Contribute to board-level strategy and decision-making.
• Empower teams to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Senior sales leadership

Business development

Client relationship building

Strategic thinking

Leadership and coaching

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a senior leadership role where your impact will be felt at every level. You'll take ownership of the sales strategy across the South, shaping growth, inspiring teams, and playing a central role in the future direction of the business. This isn't about sitting back - it's about leading with credibility, setting the standard, and driving results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the South sales function with responsibility for growth and performance
• Inspiring, coaching, and retaining high performing and ambitious sales teams will follow because you've been there and done it
• Driving consistent new business and client development through leadership, while ensuring the highest standards of service
• Contributing to board-level strategy and decision-making, helping to shape culture and long-term success
• Leading by example - showing how it's done, and empowering others to achieve their full potential

About You

We're looking for someone who is both strategic and hands‑on, with the credibility to influence at board and the experience to inspire teams on the ground.

• A proven track record as a senior sales leader (MD, Head of Sales or equivalent)
• First‑hand previous experience of winning business and building client relationships
• An authentic leadership style - you inspire trust
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically about growth
• Energy, resilience, and ambition to deliver results

Why This Role?

You will have the opportunity to influence at Senior level to shape not just sales strategy, but also the culture of partnership, collaboration and client‑first thinking within the business. Entrepreneurial freedom, you'll have autonomy to lead in your way and style, within a business that values innovation and backs its leaders with real investment. Exceptional rewards, you'll receive a highly attractive six‑figure base salary plus bonus and long‑term incentives designed to reflect the impact of true leadership. Lasting impact - the opportunity to truly build something meaningful in a growing, ambitious organisation that puts people, clients and values at its core.

Apply in Confidence

If you're ready to take on a role where you can lead from the front, inspire people daily, and shape the future of a dynamic business, apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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