Head of Sales

<p></p><p></p><p>Alpha Scientific is at the forefront of chemical and microbiological testing, reliably providing organisations with detailed analysis of water and air quality. <br> <br>We are a team of highly skilled and trained scientists who work from purpose-built, UKAS accredited laboratories in Sittingbourne, Slough and Manchester. </p><p></p><p>Now part of the Genuit Groups’ Climate Management Solutions (CMS) business unit, Alpha has ambitious growth plans. </p><p></p><p><b>The Role</b></p><p></p><p>To lead and scale Alpha’s sales function, building a high-performing, customer focused team that drives sustainable revenue growth through strategic customer acquisition, retention, and positioning Alpha as a trusted commercial water-testing solution.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Deliver the Alpha Scientific commercial testing sales revenue budget through targeted client acquisition and account growth, unlocking new market opportunities and driving expansions across key sectors.  </p></li><li><p>Establish effective and long-term partnerships with Water Treatment companies, Commissioning firms, Healthcare organisations, Councils and other key players in the Water Hygiene Market. </p></li><li><p>Identify new customer, market and service opportunities, working with the Marketing team to develop and execute </p></li><li><p>Developing the sales strategy and implementing tactical sales plans aligned to business objectives </p></li><li><p>Lead on major bids, tenders, and commercial negotiations </p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement in our pricing structure and tools, in collaborations with the Finance Director </p></li><li><p>Educate the market on the value of Alpha’s solutions to develop the overall category and cross-selling of Genuit products. </p></li><li><p>Build and develop relationships with key industry figures to raise the profile of Alpha Scientific through the Water Treatment and Water Hygiene industries.  </p></li><li><p>Advocate for evolving UK regulations, guidance and industry best practices. </p></li><li><p>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Business Development Managers to drive demand generation  </p></li><li><p>Meets sales and financial objectives forecasting requirements; performance tracking against KPIs, preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective action </p></li><li><p>Champion the voice of the customer, ensuring Alpha’s services evolve with market needs </p></li><li><p>Partner with the laboratories and business leaders to develop the service offering to continually drive up service delivery.  </p></li><li><p>Help diversify the division’s current analytical offering by highlighting areas of client demand including development of the drop-off and collection network as required.  </p></li><li><p>Maintains and expands customer base by coaching team; maintaining and growing relationships with key customers; identifying new opportunities </p></li><li><p>Work closely with the laboratories to ensure a seamless transition of accounts into the Alpha Scientific business. </p></li><li><p>Represent and promote the Alpha brand, culture and uphold the company’s trademark behaviours </p></li><li><p>Achieve the required targeted Sales Growth and profitability target as set by the business  </p></li><li><p>Delivering presentations professionally, confidently and effectively to new and prospective customers promoting Alpha’s services and brand values </p></li><li><p>Time management - Organise appointments in advance to maximise productivity and to make full use of your time </p></li><li><p>Ensure effective CRM usage, reporting, and pipeline management  </p></li><li><p>Attend events, evening and weekend work will be required </p></li><li><p>Be an active member of the Alpha Management Team; attend all required Sales/Management Meetings  </p></li><li><p>Complete required reporting to the business, promptly and with the required detail.  </p></li><li><p>Ensure all team members are following company procedures </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Person</b></p><ul><li><p>Proven track record of business development and exceeding sales targets on a regular basis. </p></li><li><p>Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing sales teams. </p></li><li><p>Proven track record of delivering against KPIs, forecasting and delivering revenue growth. </p></li><li><p>Proven experience of dealing with a wide variety of people in a customer care environment.  </p></li><li><p>Demonstrated success in building and maintaining customer relationships.  </p></li><li><p>Ability to work cross functionally and manage internal stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Confident in all Office 365 applications </p></li><li><p>Understanding of laboratory test methods for chemistry and microbiology, with previous experience of selling analytical services  </p></li><li><p>Always demonstrates integrity and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">professionalism </span></p></li><li><p>Empowering others – delegation of trust, correct controls, feedback, communicate accountability and responsibility </p></li><li><p>Effective communication and influencing skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels </p></li><li><p>Excellent organisational and time management skills </p></li><li><p>Commercial Acumen   </p></li><li><p>Adaptable to change  </p></li><li><p>Trustworthy  </p></li><li><p>Collaborative team player </p></li><li><p>Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously </p></li><li><p>Flexible - Willing to work ‘unsociable hours’ (evenings and weekends)  </p></li><li><p>Resilient - Can manage conflict effectively</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Benefits </b></p><ul><li><p>Bonus</p></li><li><p>Car Allowance</p></li><li><p>25 days holiday </p></li><li><p>Pension contribution matched up to 8% </p></li><li><p>Life Assurance 3x base salary </p></li><li><p>Private health scheme </p></li><li><p>Genuit sharesave scheme </p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.</p>

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