Sales Director
Likely
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Salary
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£87,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1132 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £87,300, and Actalent is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 1150 (Managers and directors in retail and wholesale), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Actalent what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Most likely code | £61,100 | £69,800 | £78,600 | £87,300 |
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Head of Sales, Consumer
We are seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead our UK Consumer business through its next phase of growth. This is a senior leadership role within a fast-growing business operating in the beauty, skincare and consumer health sectors. With a portfolio of market-leading brands and a track record of sustained double-digit growth, this role offers the opportunity to drive commercial strategy across major retail and e-commerce channels.
You will be responsible for commercial performance across major retail accounts, e-commerce platforms, and strategic channel partners. The role combines sales leadership, customer planning, forecasting, trade investment, profitability, and team development. You'll inherit a strong team while having the opportunity to shape future capability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the UK sales and channel strategy.
- Lead customer planning and commercial execution across retail and e-commerce.
- Own sales performance, trade investment, customer contribution, and profitability.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with key retail partners.
- Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Marketing to optimise performance.
- Lead forecasting and demand planning activities.
- Develop and coach a high-performing leadership team.
Requirements
- 10+ years' commercial experience within FMCG, consumer healthcare, beauty, personal care, or a related sector.
- Proven track record of delivering sustainable commercial growth.
- Experience leading major UK retail and/or e-commerce accounts.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including ownership of budgets and profitability.
- Experience managing managers and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across functions.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, growing business with a portfolio of market-leading consumer brands and significant long-term career development potential.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing, sales and advertising directors (SOC 1132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~229k in sample- Middle half £64,792–121,836
- Median £89,700
- Going rate £87,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £61,100–78,600
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1132 going rate of £87,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.