Head of Sales - Remote role, covering London & South East
FAFS Fire & Security, a leading provider of automatic Fire Detection, Protection, and Alarm Systems in and around Greater London, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Sales..
Basic Salary - subject to experience
Commission / Bonus structure
Company Car or Car Allowance (candidate preference)
Pension, Life Assurance & much more. - Please see our generous remuneration packages below
FAFS's Fire & Security's Head of Sales
The Head of Sales will be responsible for leading and managing the sales team, developing and executing sales strategies, and achieving sales targets. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing sales strategies to drive business growth and meet revenue targets
- Managing and coaching the sales team, providing guidance and support to achieve individual and team goals
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business development
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless coordination between sales, project delivery, and customer support
- Preparing sales forecasts, budgets, and reports for senior management
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback to the sales team
- Identifying training and development needs for the sales team and coordinating relevant programs
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
FAFS Fire & Security recognise that our exemplary service can only be maintained by compliance to and the surpassing of British and European Standards which can only be effected through the continuous professional development of all team members, therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great FAFS Fire & Security employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team, for this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who also offer:
- Proven experience in a senior sales management role, in the Fire & Security industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve targets and deliver results
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Proven track record in driving business growth and achieving sales targets
- Ability to analyze market trends and develop effective sales strategies
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees
At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.
- Basic Salary – Subject to candidate experience
- Commission / Bonus Structure
- Company Car or Car Allowance (candidate preference) £575 per month
- Royal London Pension
- Life Assurance 4x Salary
- 22 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Paid Holidays increasing each year up to 25 days
- Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
- Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Development and progression opportunities
A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security
We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the added luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.
Big enough to provide but small enough to care.
Our Business Include:
- FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
- MJ Fire fafsfireandsecurity.com
- Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com
- Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
- Griffin Fire acl.uk.com
- Clymac clymac.co.uk
- Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
- Victory Fire morganfire.co.uk
- Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
- Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com
- Hadrian Technology marlowefireandsecurity.com
Equal Opportunities
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.
Right to Work
Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.
If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.