Sales Director

Sales Director - Creative Agency - London
 
Are you a seriously ambitious and results-focused Sales Director? Join the leading Creative Agency and drive their growth strategy!
 
DNA Recruit is working with a creative agency with an impressive 28-year heritage and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. They believe in thinking BIG despite their modest size, and they've left their mark on some iconic brands which we can tell you about when we have a chat. They really take pride in their people-driven culture.
 
About the Role:
As a Sales Director reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving lead generation and sales for the agency and its associated agencies. The agency is set for substantial growth in 2024, and they are looking for a dynamic Sales Director to help them seize new opportunities and expand their business.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage an effective sales pipeline through proactive lead prospecting and generation activities.
• Implement outbound campaigns to identify and qualify new business opportunities targeting our Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs).
• Conduct initial meetings with potential clients to articulate our agency’s value proposition and address their needs.
• Create customized sales presentations and proposals.
• Engage with C-level executives and key decision-makers to understand their business challenges and manage complex sales cycles.
• Gather insights from customer interactions to refine our marketing and sales strategies.
• Work closely with the CGO and Marketing Director to ensure alignment between marketing and sales initiatives.
• Convert leads generated from marketing activities into tangible business opportunities.
• Maintain regular contact with industry leaders within our ICP.
• Leverage the Leadership Team’s network to uncover potential opportunities.
• Oversee and guide lead generation agencies working with the agency.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities within the agency's parent company.

 
Requirements:

• Proven experience in direct sales, preferably within the Martech sector.
• Deep understanding of the C-suite, especially the CMO role.
• A natural storyteller with the ability to inspire and persuade.
• High level of autonomy in executing lead generation activities and managing sales cycles.
• Proficient in consultative selling techniques and familiar with various sales methodologies.
• Adaptable and responsive to market feedback and changing customer needs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled in using CRM systems for lead management, pipeline tracking, and reporting.

 
Salary: up to £85k
 
To be instantly considered for this role please click apply to send us your CV, and we can then get in touch should your skills and experience be what our client is looking for.
Please note you must have the right to work in the UK for your application to be considered.
 
Job Reference: AW 11395
 
All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. At DNA we aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful - best regards the DNA team.
DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 

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