At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop commercial sales strategies to drive growth and innovation.
- Company: Join Activate Learning, a pioneering education group transforming lives through learning.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, excellent pension, and fantastic on-site facilities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values your career ambitions.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education while building strategic partnerships and high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in sales with a track record of driving substantial revenue growth.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension scheme and fantastic on-site facilities, including free parking.
About the role as Director of Sales at Activate Learning:
Activate Learning is one of the UK’s leading education and skills groups, committed to transforming lives through learning. As we continue to expand our commercial activity and diversify income streams, we are looking for an ambitious and experienced Director of Sales to lead our next phase of growth. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and working closely with the Executive Team, you will lead and develop our commercial sales function, driving growth across commercial projects, commercial training and other income-generating activities.
This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for developing and delivering our commercial sales strategy, identifying new market opportunities and building long-term partnerships with employers, public sector organisations and industry bodies. You will play a key role in positioning Activate Learning as a market leader, creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Overseeing the Head of Commercial Product Innovation and Head of Commercial Finance, you will help shape and bring new commercial products and services to market, ensuring they are commercially viable, responsive to employer needs and capable of delivering sustainable growth. You will also lead our sales and business engagement teams, creating a high-performance culture where accountability, collaboration and customer focus drive exceptional results. Through effective sales planning, forecasting and pipeline management, you will ensure ambitious income targets are achieved while supporting the organisation’s wider strategic objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded leader who enjoys building relationships, developing high-performing teams and delivering transformational growth.
What do you need to be successful as the Director of Sales at Activate Learning?
- Significant senior leadership experience within a commercial sales, business development or growth-focused environment.
- A proven track record of delivering substantial revenue growth and achieving ambitious commercial targets.
- Experience securing major contracts, developing strategic partnerships and identifying new market opportunities.
- Strong commercial, financial and strategic acumen, with the ability to drive performance through effective planning and decision-making.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire high-performing teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits: Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
Director of Sales employer: Activate-Learning-1
Activate Learning is an exceptional employer located in Blackbird Leys, dedicated to transforming lives through education. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development, and a supportive community environment, we offer generous benefits including competitive salaries, extensive annual leave, and tailored learning opportunities. Join us as a Study Mentor and be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and the positive impact you can make on young people's futures.
