Head of Sales

Job description

Head of Sales – Player Manager

Borehamwood (office-based)

£80k – £100k base + OTE

About the business

Our client is a UK-based manufacturer of professional communication equipment, established for nearly 30 years.

They design and supply reliable, technical communication products used by organisations that rely on clear, on-the-ground connectivity. The sales team are office-based, with products sold mainly through dealers and distributors rather than direct field sales.

The business is owner-managed, commercially stable, and has doubled turnover since Covid. It operates with minimal bureaucracy and a strong pace of change.

What we’re looking for

This is not a hands-off Head of Sales role.

We’re looking for a hands-on player–manager to lead a small, office-based sales team. Someone who still enjoys selling, coaching, and being close to day-to-day execution, not just reviewing dashboards.

You’ll work directly with the Managing Director to implement their vision, lead from the front, and set the standard on the sales floor. Initially, you’ll sell personally to understand the products, customers, and systems, while managing and developing the team alongside this.

What matters

• Strong inside / desk-based sales background
• Proven experience as a player–manager
• Product-led, technical sales experience preferred
• Comfortable reviewing calls, coaching, and driving KPIs
• Pragmatic, resilient, and well-suited to a growing SME

What this isn’t

• A strategic-only Head of Sales role
• A big-corporate leadership position
• A field sales role

If you’re a sales leader who still rolls up their sleeves and leads from the front, this could be a strong fit.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Borehamwood

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

07-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English