For manufacturers hiring a Sales Director
Revenue leadership is too important to leave to job boards. We give you a short, evidenced shortlist and a hire you can rely on.
How a search works for clientsSearch. Selection. Retention.
Sales Directors for UK manufacturing, found through discreet headhunting.
For 19 years, Kleboe has found exceptional, hard-to-find commercial leaders for purpose-driven manufacturers. We approach the people who are not looking, vet them thoroughly, and stay involved for a year after they start.
Discuss a Sales Director search Confidential conversation for candidates
- 19 yrsin headhunting
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- 12 mthsonboarding follow-up on every hire
How we work: three stages, one accountable partner
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Search: targeted headhunting
Discreet outreach to proven Sales Directors, including those who would never answer an advert.
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Selection: complete vetting
Psychometric testing, structured interviews, interview coaching and a clear view of cultural fit.
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Retention: 12 months of follow-up
Structured onboarding check-ins for a full year, so the hire succeeds long after the offer is signed.
Who we work with
For Sales Directors considering a move
Every conversation is confidential. We only introduce roles that genuinely advance your career.
How we work with candidatesInsights
All insightsThe Sales Director who interviews best is often the riskiest hire
Selling is the job, so of course they sell themselves well. A great interview tells you less than you think, and sometimes it hides the very thing you needed to know.
“Culture fit” interviews usually select for likability, not fit
“Would I enjoy a pint with them?” is a fine question for a friend. As a hiring test for a Sales Director, it quietly filters for people like you.
You don’t have a Sales Director shortage — you have a stay shortage
The problem is rarely that good commercial leaders can’t be found. It’s that too many businesses can’t keep them past the second year.
Talk to Gillies directly
One confidential email, no obligation. You deal directly with the person who runs your search.