Sales Director
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£87,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1132 (68% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £87,300, and UBT is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors) · 68% match
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 21% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 5% match
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 Clears | £69,800 Clears | £78,600 Clears | £87,300 Clears |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Sales Director
Our client delivers interior fit-out, modular new-build and specialist furniture projects, primarily within the private education sector. Following a successful transition from an owner-managed business, the company is now led by a growth-focused CEO who is investing in the leadership, commercial capability and infrastructure required to significantly scale the organisation over the next five years.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially astute Sales Director to shape the growth trajectory of a profitable and highly respected business. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the entire customer acquisition strategy, from market positioning and channel development through to conversion and long-term account growth.
You will take responsibility for developing strategic routes to market, including framework agreements, tender opportunities, partnerships and marketing activity. A key focus will be elevating the company's consultative proposition, ensuring its design consultancy expertise is positioned as a strategic differentiator that drives project delivery opportunities.
Success in this role requires a credible, commercially minded leader who can engage at C-Suite level, influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across the sector. Equally important is the ability to create, lead and inspire a high-performing commercial team capable of supporting ambitious growth plans.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who wants to leave a lasting mark on a business undergoing significant transformation and expansion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the commercial growth strategy alongside the CEO.
- Own all customer acquisition activity, including inbound and outbound sales, framework agreements, tender opportunities, strategic partnerships, referral networks and marketing
- Lead marketing, brand positioning, digital campaigns, LinkedIn activity and lead generation to deliver measurable commercial outcomes.
Requirements
- Proven success in a senior sales, commercial or business development leadership role within construction, fit-out, modular construction, design & build or another project-led B2B environment.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement.You will build strong relationships and a strong network across the sector, including bursars, governors and estates teams.
- Demonstrable experience developing routes to market through sales, frameworks, partnerships, tendering and strategic business development.
- Strong track record of consultative selling and securing complex, high-value opportunities.
- Experience engaging, influencing and negotiating with C-Suite and board-level stakeholders.
- Exceptional presentation, communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading and developing successful sales, business development and marketing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of pipeline management, forecasting, profitability and growth.
- Education sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Ambitious, entrepreneurial and results-focused, with the leadership skills to build a high-performance culture.
Benefits
- Salary to £150,000 basic
- Performance-related bonus
- Car allowance.
- Longer-term incentive arrangements available
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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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Not necessarily. UBT holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
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.