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Head of Sales - Commercial Cleaning & FM Services
London / Hybrid (with some travel to Essex HQ)
Basic c. £100,000+ OTE £125k–£150k + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Why Join?
* Lead sales strategy for a £30m, family-owned business with 50+ years of success
* Shape and build a new sales department from the ground up
* Flexible package: high base salary, strong OTE, company car/allowance, generous holiday, negotiable pension
* Hybrid working with City of London/West End focus + HQ support from Essex
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to take ownership of sales growth for a long-established, family-run cleaning and facilities services business. The company has grown organically through reputation and client referrals, with a loyal operational team delivering exceptional service. Now, with ambitious growth targets, they are seeking their first-ever Head of Sales to drive strategy, win new clients, and build a dedicated sales function.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Develop and implement a business development plan aligned with ambitious 3-year growth goals
* Personally drive new business: prospecting, writing proposals, client meetings, pricing, presenting, and closing
* Lead bid input and tender writing
* Target mid-to-large value contracts (£50k+) while adding value through smaller wins
* Explore opportunities in new sectors or geographical areas
* Work closely with directors across the business to align sales with operational excellence
About You
We’re looking for an experienced, self-sufficient sales professional with a strong track record of selling cleaning/facilities management solutions into private and commercial sectors (e.g. managing agents, professional services, high-end retail, media). You’ll be a hungry business developer, confident in generating your own pipeline, writing solutions, and shaping deals. Most importantly, you’ll bring the vision and drive to build a sales function from scratch.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take ownership of sales strategy for a well-established, growing business, while enjoying autonomy and the backing of a strong leadership team, we’d love to hear from you.
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