At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales and customer service teams to drive growth and satisfaction.
- Company: Dynamic training and awarding business focused on land and agriculture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the green economy while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Senior experience in commercial leadership with strong data and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
The business operates in training and awarding, with a strong focus on land, agriculture and the wider green economy. We're looking for a commercially driven leader to own our sales, account management and customer service functions, turning growth priorities into clear targets and results. You'll manage and develop a team focused on customer retention, growth and satisfaction, using data to drive business development initiatives. This is a consultative, strategic selling role centred on overseeing and improving income targets.
What You'll Be Doing
- Owning income forecasting, budgeting and reporting to support confident business planning
- Building an account management model that drives retention and growth across existing customers
- Identifying new business opportunities and expanding into emerging markets
- Shaping product positioning, pricing and go-to-market plans around customer need
- Leading the sales function — setting priorities, coaching the team and managing performance
What We're Looking For
- Senior-level experience leading commercial, customer or growth functions, with a track record of improving income, contribution or margin
- Experience managing and developing a team focused on customer retention, growth and satisfaction
- Strong data skills, with the ability to turn insight into business development action
- A background in consultative, strategic sales — from consulting, training/learning, or a membership or professional body
- Experience overseeing growth and retention across diversified income streams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A management or leadership qualification, or equivalent experience
Ready to apply? We'd love to hear from you.
Head of Commercial (Midlands, UK) employer: The McLean Partnership
As a leading player in the training and awarding sector, particularly within land, agriculture, and the green economy, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that champions employee growth and development. Our Midlands HQ offers a collaborative culture where innovative ideas are encouraged, and our comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and car allowances, reflects our commitment to valuing our team members. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a role that combines strategic leadership with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth.
