Head of Sales

OverviewAs the Head of Sales across reallymoving (comparison website for home moving services) and The Law Superstore (comparison website for legal experts), you will be responsible for creating and executing the sales growth strategy, driving revenue by expanding and strengthening our partner network, offer hands-on leadership to motivate, mentor and lead our high-performing sales and account management team.
You will be a strategic thinker that is also across the numbers and the detail, especially partner performance and profitability. Therefore, you’ll have strong commercial acumen and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). As Head of Sales, you will have a digital mindset and be able to align towards partner and customer expectations. You will work closely with other team leaders to shape strategy, align priorities and deliver on the company’s growth ambitions.
The Head of Sales role is offered on a hybrid basis requiring a minimum of 2 days a week attendance at our office in central St Albans, a short walk from St Albans City station. You will also be required to attend the office for company team days and occasional ad-hoc meetings.
ResponsibilitiesCommercial Growth and Partner Development
Create and deliver the commercial sales strategy for partner acquisition, retention and growth to exceed revenue targets
Oversee identifying, approaching, and onboarding new partners from prospecting to contract completion, ensuring commercially beneficial agreements
Drive improved performance and retention of existing partners through proactive account management, value-led initiatives and long-term relationship building
Develop propositions for new verticals or markets to extend reach and diversify revenue
Using data, feedback and monitor market trends, competitor activity and regulatory changes to stay ahead and adjust strategies accordingly
Understand the dynamics of customer acquisition costs and partner revenues
Leadership and Team Development
Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing sales and account management team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and results
Recruit, coach and retain talented individuals who can deliver against ambitious targets
Set clear KPIs, monitor performance and ensure continuous improvement
Strategic and Cross-functional Collaboration
Play an active role on the SLT, influencing overall business strategy and decision-making
Work with marketing, product and operations teams to ensure seamless partner experiences from onboarding to ongoing performance management
Partner with the technology team to enhance partner dashboards, reporting tools and self-service capabilities to improve scalability and efficiency
Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities and in the media as a credible ambassador of our brands
Operational Excellence
Oversee partner compliance with quality standards, manage partner reviews and resolve escalated issues effectively
Manage and optimise the use of CRM tools (PipeDrive for sales and in-house CRM for partner management)
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance partner satisfaction and team efficiency
What You Will Bring
Proven senior sales leadership experience in lead generation, property, legal or related sectors, with a strong record of scaling partner networks
Commercial acumen with the ability to structure and negotiate complex deals that deliver value to both parties
Proven ability to negotiate optimum commercial terms and/or incremental growth opportunities externally, and to win the support of stakeholders and colleagues for internal projects and strategies
Success in winning new business and growing existing accounts
Experience leading, motivating and developing sales teams to achieve high performance
Understanding of the home moving ecosystem, including legal, property, surveying, removals or similar sectors
Experience of working in, or alongside, digital teams
Confident communicator and networker, able to engage at senior levels and represent the business externally, including on social media
Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making
Ambitious, proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
Be comfortable working with our company values.
Customer obsessed: We start with the customer and work backwards.
Ambitious: We think long term, we think big, and we value calculated risk taking
Humble: We are vocally self-critical and respectfully challenge others’ opinions
United: We are one team
We’re people people: We care about our colleagues and the communities we live and work in
Why Join Us
Be part of the Senior Leadership Team shaping the future of a growing and innovative business
Lead a core commercial function with the freedom to innovate and deliver results
Work in a fast-paced environment where your impact is visible and valued
Competitive salary, performance bonus and benefits package
What To Expect From Our Recruitment Process
Virtual HR competency-based interview with HR Manager - approx. 45-60 minutes.
Virtual or face to face interview with CEO and Head of Marketing - approx. 45- 60 minutes.
Final face-to-face interview/presentation with CEO and SLT approx. 1.5-2 hours. Meet the sales team - 30 mins.
Reallymoving is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce which reflects the wider population and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Sadly, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time and therefore we can only accept applications from candidates with the permanent Right To Work in the UK or those with indefinite right to remain.
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