Quadient is hiring a Quadient Sales Director - Public Sector | SmartRecruiters

At Quadient, we empower businesses in their digital transformation journey, enabling operational efficiency through reliable and secure automation processes. Our success stems from the meaningful connections our diverse teams create daily with clients and colleagues. These connections make Quadient an exceptional workplace for career growth, skill development, and meaningful impact – leading the way in powering secure business connections across digital and physical channels. We are seeking an accomplished sales leadership professional to head our Public Sector Sales Team within the Mail Division — a national team responsible for developing relationships across local government, central government, health services, housing associations, education, and top UK charities. This pivotal leadership role reflects Quadient's expanded national scope and growing central government presence. The selected candidate will lead a team combining broad public sector coverage with deep specialization, including two Central Government Specialists driving strategic Whitehall engagement. Collaborating closely with the Public Sector Strategy Lead, you'll shape and execute the national go-to-market strategy, ensuring team focus on highest-value opportunities. You'll bring structure and purpose to market engagement, helping Quadient strengthen its core mail services position while expanding digital, SaaS, CXM, and DCS solution adoption. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading, coaching, and developing a national Public Sector Sales Team - Providing direct leadership for Central Government Specialists - Translating strategic imperatives into actionable market plans - Collaborating with Bid Management on tender opportunities - Championing strategic account management - Balancing short-term sales delivery with long-term value creation - Building internal partnerships across divisions - Fostering cross-divisional collaboration - Maintaining consistent performance reviews - Representing Quadient within government networks Ideal candidates will be experienced public sector sales leaders combining strategic thinking with operational excellence. You'll understand public sector procurement complexities, particularly at central government level, where frameworks and stakeholder alignment demand exceptional credibility. Key qualifications include: - Proven success leading national government-focused sales teams - Deep understanding of government procurement processes - Experience influencing senior government officials - Strong strategic account planning skills - Ability to lead through complex stakeholder groups - Excellent commercial and communication capabilities - Proactive, collaborative mindset Rewards and Benefits: - Flexible hybrid work model - Continuous learning opportunities - Inclusive community engagement - Comprehensive total rewards package - Mental health support programs Quadient embraces diversity, offering an environment where individual perspectives contribute to collective success. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome candidates who can bring unique insights to our team.