City of London
Head of Sales\n Flexible blend from home or at office Langley, UK. Posted: October, 2025 Apply Online \nOverview\n Active Silicon, part of the Solid‑State plc Group (AIM: SOLI), is a market leader in advanced computer imaging technology. We design and manufacture high‑performance imaging products used worldwide across manufacturing, life sciences, medical imaging, robotics, and defence/security. Our success is built on long‑term relationships with global customers who rely on us for innovation, reliability, and technical excellence. The current product range is here – \n We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Sales to lead our global sales function and drive the next stage of our growth. This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role, responsible for shaping sales strategy, developing new markets, and leading a high‑performing team to achieve and exceed commercial goals. \nSummary details\n Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time \nJob Title: Head of Sales \nLocation: Hybrid – Flexible blend of working from home and office‑based work at Langley, UK (just outside M25, NW London). Willingness to travel regularly to visit customers and attend trade shows. \nHours: 37.5 hours per week, 26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays). \nSalary: Competitive salary depending on skills and experience, plus salary‑sacrifice pension (5% employer, 3% employee) and discretionary bonus scheme worth up to 20% of salary. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. £6k Car Allowance. Option to join Electric Vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme. \nAccess to Westfield Health Scheme including: \n\n • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Develop and execute a global sales strategy aligned with business growth targets.\n, • Lead planning, forecasting, and budget development.\n, • Contribute monthly sales forecasts as part of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle.\n, • Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to shape customer‑driven strategy.\n, • Set sales targets, develop territory strategies, and lead high‑value deal negotiations.\n, • Build, manage, and mentor a high‑performing sales team to exceed goals.\n, • Identify new business opportunities, channels, and partnerships for revenue growth.\n\nPerformance & Reporting\n\n, • Track sales KPIs and deliver regular reports with insights and improvement plans.\n, • Ensure data‑driven decision‑making and continuous performance improvement.\n\nStakeholder Engagement\n\n, • Act as a key spokesperson for the company at events, with clients, and across strategic partnerships.\n, • Maintain and expand relationships with key clients.\n, • Collaborate with internal teams and group companies to align commercial initiatives.\n, • Leadership: You’ve built and led successful sales teams and thrive in a leadership role.\n, • Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate market opportunities into actionable commercial plans.\n, • Technical Acumen: Extensive experience in technical sales, business development, and market strategy.\n, • Growth Mindset: A relentless focus on targets, learning, and improvement.\n