Sales Director

Sales Director – Specialist Equipment & Hire Services Location: East London (office‑based) + UK travel Spencer Richardson are proud to be representing a long‑established, market‑leading provider of specialist equipment and support services to the construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities and industrial sectors. With a national depot network and in‑house engineering capability, our client is renowned for quality, innovation and exceptional service delivery. The Opportunity This is a Board‑level role for a commercially driven Sales Director to shape and deliver the Group’s growth strategy.

You’ll lead national sales operations, drive revenue and margin performance, expand market presence and ensure the business continues to scale sustainably. What You’ll Lead Group‑wide sales and marketing strategy National sales team leadership and performance Revenue, pricing and margin optimisation Key account development and major contract negotiation Market expansion across construction, infrastructure, utilities and industrial sectors Commercial systems, forecasting and strategic planning Cross‑functional collaboration with the Board and operational leadership What You’ll Bring Proven Sales Director or senior commercial leadership experience within plant hire, construction support services, engineering or industrial markets Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and margin improvement Experience leading national, multi‑site sales teams Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation capability Strategic mindset with the ability to execute at pace Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills Desirable Experience in plant hire or specialist equipment markets Established network across construction, infrastructure or utilities Reach out to lb@spencer-richardson.com for a confidential chat, or more information.