Assistant Director of Sales
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Belfast, County Antrim, BT15GB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4783835_1774536537 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are partnering with a well‑established organisation recognised for delivering high‑quality, premium services across a range of client groups. The business continues to grow its commercial footprint and is now seeking an Assistant Director of Sales to strengthen its client engagement and revenue performance.
Your new role
In this senior sales position, you will support the wider commercial leadership team in driving growth across several strategic market segments. Your role will involve developing targeted sales plans, identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and representing the organisation at external meetings, showcases, and industry activities.
You will manage a defined portfolio of accounts, lead proactive outreach, prepare tailored proposals, conduct client visits, and deliver compelling presentations. You will also coordinate and host client appointments, site tours, and engagement initiatives to reinforce strong partnerships and enhance conversion levels.
This position requires close collaboration with colleagues across marketing, operations, and customer service to ensure a seamless experience for clients. You will track account performance, support forecasting activities, maintain accurate records of commercial activity, and contribute to continuous improvement across the sales function. As part of the senior team, you will also help guide and support sales colleagues through mentoring and shared planning.
What you'll need to succeed
- Recent experience in a senior sales or account management role
- Strong background working with corporate clients or business‑to‑business markets
- Evidence of driving new business and managing strategic accounts
- Confident in leading external meetings, presentations, and business development activity
- Strong commercial awareness and experience developing structured sales plans
- Excellent communication, organisational and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to analyse performance data and identify growth opportunities
- Experience working cross‑functionally with teams such as operations or marketing
- A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary (circa £45k dependent on experience)
- Performance‑related bonus
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- 29 days annual leave
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for long‑term progression and professional development
What you need to do now
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