Sales & Commercial Director

Overview

Lead sales & commercial teams to drive revenue and profit in interiors.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• client relations
• sales management
• data analysis
• commercial strategy
• culture development

Tasks

This is a key strategic position, responsible for leading the sales and commercial function of the business — driving revenue, profitability, and performance across multiple teams. You’ll oversee a Sales and Design team of around 15 employees, guiding them to achieve ambitious financial and operational goals. -Promote a positive, people-focused culture across all areas of the business. -Coach and mentor staff, fostering a high-performance culture with strong collaboration and accountability. -Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. -Analyse performance data, KPIs, and metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions. -Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business-wide goals. -Manage and optimise the sales process from initial enquiry to completion. -Lead and develop the Sales and Design teams to achieve revenue and profit targets. -Develop and implement commercial strategies to drive sustainable growth.

Requirements

• leadership
• commercial
• sales methodologies
• driving licence
• negotiation
• analytical

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded leader, confident in managing the full sales process from lead generation to deal closure, with a focus on client satisfaction, performance analysis, and team engagement. Location: Plymouth (With travel to other regional office and sites) About the Role: We are working with a leading interiors specialists who have a strong growth strategy and a reputation for delivering quality and innovation across their sector. They are now seeking an experienced Sales & Commercial Director to join their senior leadership team. -Natural leader — capable of inspiring, coaching, and developing teams. -Interiors, construction or similar industry knowledge. -Experience working within a high-growth or fast-paced environment. -Proven background in a senior commercial or sales leadership role. -Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-first mindset. -Strong analytical skills, able to interpret commercial data and make strategic decisions. -Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding revenue and gross profit targets. -Full UK driving licence. -Willingness to travel between regions, on a regular basis. -Collaborative, adaptable, and commercially astute. -Knowledge of recognised sales methodologies such as SPIN, BANT, or MEDDIC.

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Benefits

Salary: £85,000, bonus scheme & car allowance -Free on-site parking -2 days paid volunteering leave -Private healthcare -23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) -Excellent bonus scheme -Salary circa £85,000 depending on experience -Car allowance

About Sphere Solutions Ltd

-Began as a niche recruiter for construction’s technical talent. -Grew steadily to open multiple UK offices, including a Gloucester branch and international reach in North America, underlining its expansion drive. -Works on projects across building, civil engineering, rail, housing, architecture and mechanical & electrical sectors, tailoring staffing solutions to complex technical roles. -Delivers end-to-end recruitment—from sourcing and vetting to placement—with a reputation for speed and precision. -Typical assignments include supplying permanent and freelance engineers, project managers and trades specialists for infrastructure and construction firms. -Prides itself on a highly responsive service model, often mobilising candidates rapidly to meet urgent client needs.

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