Director of Sales

Overview

Join Activate Learning, a prominent UK education and skills group, as the Director of Sales. This role offers a pivotal leadership opportunity to expand our commercial initiatives and diversify revenue streams. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and collaborating with the Executive Team, you will spearhead the commercial sales department, fostering growth in projects, training, and other revenue-generating efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic sales plan that targets new markets while cultivating enduring partnerships with employers, public sectors, and industry entities. Manage the Head of Commercial Product Innovation and Head of Commercial Finance to design and launch viable commercial products responsive to employer demands, ensuring sustainable expansion. Lead sales and business engagement teams to establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus, utilizing sales forecasting and pipeline management to meet ambitious financial objectives aligned with the organization's goals.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a commercially savvy leader with extensive experience in commercial sales or business development leadership roles. Demonstrated ability to achieve significant revenue growth, secure major contracts, and identify fresh opportunities is essential. Strong strategic, financial, and leadership skills are required to inspire high-performing teams and build robust stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment.

About Activate Learning

Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group with a global presence, committed to transforming lives through innovative learning approaches. We prioritize inclusivity, employee empowerment, and career development, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and develop.

Employee Benefits

• Monthly awards recognizing staff dedication aligned with our Learning Philosophy
• Wide-ranging wellbeing resources and support groups
• Company benefits including free eye tests, will writing, and health cash plans covering various treatments
• Continuous professional development opportunities via in-house learning and development teams
• Targeted induction and training for teaching staff
• Access to teacher and local government pension schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement, up to six weeks
• Flexible working arrangements such as remote, hybrid, and term-time options
• Competitive salary scales with annual progression
• Convenient on-site facilities including parking, refectories, salons, and gym access

Application and Additional Information

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process. Successful applicants will undergo a DBS check. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request during application and interview stages. Some roles may require health surveillance for exposure to specific conditions. Recruitment agencies should note that unsolicited CV submissions without authorization will not be accepted.