Sales Director
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£80,000 – £100,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£87,300
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1132 (84% 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) · 84% match
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 9% 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 |
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
St Albans
£80,000 - £100,000 Basic + Commission (Up to 25%) + £9,000 Car Allowance
Monday to Friday - Please only apply for this position if you are within a commutable from St Albans - Office attendance will be required daily - this is not a field based role.
Build. Lead. Scale.
This is not a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo.
We're looking for an ambitious Sales Director to take ownership of an established and growing sales function, driving revenue, building high-performing teams, and creating a scalable commercial strategy that delivers exceptional growth.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have the autonomy to shape the sales engine, influence business strategy, and play a pivotal role in the next stage of the company's growth journey.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and executing the sales strategy to drive significant revenue growth
- Leading, coaching and inspiring a high-performing sales team
- Owning forecasting, pipeline management and sales performance
- Building robust sales processes and value-based selling methodologies
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business
- Managing key customer relationships and supporting major commercial opportunities
- Creating a culture of accountability, development and success
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Sales Director or senior commercial leadership role
- A track record of delivering substantial year-on-year revenue growth
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing successful sales teams
- Experience across multiple sales channels, including specification-led sales
- Commercially astute, data-driven and highly organised
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
- Someone who is humble, driven, proactive and passionate about continuous improvement
- If you come from a construction background or construction materials background - this would be ideal
Benefits
- £80,000 - £100,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission opportunity (up to 25%)
- £750 per month car allowance (£9,000 per year)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Genuine autonomy and influence at board level
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing business
If you're a strategic sales leader who thrives on building teams, driving performance and creating sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you.
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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- Offer £80,000–100,000
- Middle half £64,792–121,836
- Median £89,700
- Going rate £87,300
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £61,100–78,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£64,792–121,836), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
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.