Sales Director, Education sector software sales

About the Job

"sales director" education sector"

Sales Director, Education software sales for a global education services provider, London


Up to £80k base plus £25k bonus


NOTE: All applicants must have extensive experience of selling IT services in to the UK or EU Education sector market.​



Purpose:


The Sales Director for the UK and Europe will be responsible for delivery of revenue for all our products sold into the region.​  This position is also responsible for the generation of new business and new market opportunities that leverage the full portfolio of products.​  The Sales Director will effectively articulate the organizational mission, value proposition and industry impact to internal and external stakeholders to enhance the awareness of our brand.​  


Key Responsibilities:


Proactively monitors and strives to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy and process consistency

Lead the Sales strategy for all our products in the UK and EU markets.​


Deliver budgeted revenue for all products sold into the UK and EU markets.​



·         Build awareness of our client across Europe, with a specific focus on the UK, by developing relationships in the Education sector.​

Articulate the corporate, global business strategy in a way that is easily conveyed to clients and the industry community.​


Consult with prospective clients and product divisions to determine the right solution.​


Evaluate the market analysis for new business opportunities



Shared responsibility for leading communication meetings and other forums in the London office.​

Motivate and push sales team and assist them in achieving targets


Identifies and specifies new opportunities and complementary, productive competitor alliances


Directs the support of the consistent implementation of company initiatives


Builds peer support and strong internal-company relationships with the key management personnel


Negotiating pricing and commercial terms within agreeable standards





Experience, Skills and Education: 

Exceptional collaboration, influence and consensus building skills.​ Keen understanding of the challenges of the education sector in current markets


Previous leadership or management roles with accountability for revenue targets.​ 


Proven experience building a business or leading sales.​ 


Good communicator, high impact presenter, business acumen.​


University degree required.​



We are a hard-working, fun-loving office, and we’re looking for the right fit—someone with great communication skills and a solid work ethic who picks up skills quickly.​



We offer a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package including: