Head of Direct Sales (1246)

Location: Remote (UK) - We offer choice-based working that gives you the opportunity to work from a UK location of your choice, we also offer various Konica Minolta offices and Regus office spaces across the UK. Travel required to fit the needs of the business.

Package: £75,000 - £85,000 base salary with OTE of £60k, plus car allowance 

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase more days if needed
• Access to training and development opportunities, along with license with award winning learning content provider. 
• Enhanced family leave
• Life assurance options
• An extra paid day off to focus on your mental health
• A generous pension plan, invest your contributions to maximise your pension pot
• Discounts on activities, technology and restaurants
• An extra paid day off to dedicate to volunteer projects
• An independent employee assistance programme for all employees and their immediate family, giving 24/7 access to experts in health & wellbeing

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a  experienced Head of Direct Sales who will be responsible for building and leading a strong and experienced UK Sales team. You'll be overseeing major accounts in both public and private sectors, micro businesses into schools, SMBs via inside sales and online, as well as managing renewals and new business. We're looking for someone who can influence, work collaboratively and is focused on empowering the people they manage. To read the specific requirements and deliverables for this role, please scroll to the bottom of this page for the full role profile 👇

What you can expect from our hiring process?

Stage 1
📲 Screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

Stage 2
💻Teams call with the hiring manager to discuss your CV in more detail

Stage 3
💻 Competency based panel interview with key stakeholders

Stage 4
💻 Presentation to key members of our executive team

We would love to hear from people who:

• Have both Private & Public sector experience and knowledge
• Have experience of leading large sales teams
• Have an understanding of complex sales cycles.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Konica Minolta we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for us!

We are  an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know on your application or email us at recruitment@konicaminolta.co.uk if there's any adjustments, we can make that would be helpful for you.

Additionally, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and job-sharing opportunities. If you are interested in this great opportunity, we encourage you to apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!

ESG Initiatives at Konica Minolta

A global company with more than 39,000 employees in 150 countries, Konica Minolta takes its environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously. We aim to be a robust and innovative company that keep evolving and contributing to the sustainable growth of society and individuals, and we use an ESG framework to navigate our efforts and obligations.

Take a look at our sustainable development goals here https://www.konicaminolta.co.uk/en-gb/corporate-information/esg

Please note, if we receive sufficient interest in this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so if you're interested in the role we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the opportunity