Sales Director (Commercial Finance)

Package:
£80,000 basic salary plus bonuses
Year 1 OTE - £125,000

Location:
Northampton
Hybrid working

The Opportunity:

Clover Talent is proud to be representing one of the UK’s fastest-growing business finance brokerages, currently at a crucial stage in its journey and seeking a proven Sales Director to help lead the charge.

With a team of 25+ driven professionals, strong market momentum, and a bold vision for the future, the business is entering its next phase of growth. To scale effectively, they need a sales leader who can bring structure, consistency, and a high-performance culture to the sales floor.

This is more than just a leadership role, it’s a rare opportunity to build something truly special. The foundation is in place, now it’s time to take it to the next level…

Day to day responsibilities of the Sales Director:

• Define and drive a clear, motivating sales vision and culture that aligns with business objectives, energises the team, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Establish KPIs and performance benchmarks across the sales funnel, and build the structure, tools, and cadence needed to meet or exceed them.
• Coach and develop all team members, including top performers and underperformers, through regular 1:1s, feedback loops, and tailored growth plans.
• Take full ownership of daily sales operations.
• Build scalable systems, repeatable processes, and a team structure that grows with us.
• Liaise with the marketing team to align lead generation and outbound strategy.
• Lead with visibility, energy, and belief, inspiring the team through clear communication, goal-setting, and a strong presence across all levels.

Preferred experience of the next Sales Director:

• 5+ years in senior sales leadership roles (Sales Director, Head of Sales or similar), with a proven ability to lead and scale high-performing teams
• Experience managing sales teams of 15 or more, ideally within finance, commercial lending, or brokerage environments
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending products, particularly commercial loans and asset finance
• Deep expertise in CRM-driven performance management, with a preference for experience using HubSpot
• A track record of coaching talent, lifting team performance, and consistently driving revenue growth
• Inspirational leadership style that promotes focus, professionalism, and a strong sense of ambition

If you're a proven sales leader within commercial finance and you're ready to take a thriving business to the next level, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with Clover Talent today to explore the opportunity further.