Sales Director

£60-80k + Bonus + Benefits
Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days office-based)

Our client, a specialist consultancy, is seeking a results-driven Sales Director to spearhead their business development strategy. This is a unique opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong presence in the education sector, as they expand their market reach.  The ideal candidate will have a "lead from the front" mentality, the ability to lead and develop a small team whilst also driving larger scale opportunities to the business.  An understanding of complex and longer than average sales cycles and how to win business via bids/tenders will also be a huge advantage.

The Role

As Sales Director, you will take ownership of the company’s sales function, leading a close-knit team of Business Development Executives to achieve revenue targets and business growth. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic sales plan, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening client relationships. A key focus will be driving expansion into the Independent Schools market, positioning the company as a market leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive revenue growth and achieve annual targets.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the sales team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Personally taking part of the team target in a "player manager" capacity.
• Oversee the implementation of a CRM system to enhance sales processes and pipeline management.
• Generate detailed sales reports, including board-level insights on performance and market trends.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to refine sales and marketing strategies.
• Play a key role in shaping the company’s market positioning and long-term commercial growth.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, ideally with a complex suite of solutions and longer sales cycles.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth.
• A “lead from the front” mentality – mentoring the team but willing to take personal responsibility for the sales target
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop sales teams.
• Ability to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, particularly in the Independent Schools sector.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills to support data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a client-centric approach.
• Highly organised, results-oriented, and adaptable to a dynamic business environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid working model – three days in a modern Manchester office.
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Private healthcare scheme and life assurance.
• Regular team away days and a collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

If you are an ambitious sales leader looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.