Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Academic Sales Manager to lead their UK academic sales function. This permanent, full-time position offers flexible working and excellent progression potential. You'll manage a talented team and drive software adoption across universities and research labs in the UK and Ireland. Ideal for someone with a passion for technical B2B sales and strong leadership skills, this role provides an opportunity to support researchers in diverse engineering fields. Join a supportive team and enjoy a relaxed office culture while making a significant impact in the academic tech space.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales and leading teams.
• Ability to manage strategic accounts and drive software adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the academic sales team.
• Drive license revenue from new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, and licensing teams.

Skills

Technical B2B Sales

Leadership Skills

Account Management

Sales Forecasting

Job description

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I'm working with a global, high-growth engineering software company seeking an Academic Sales Manager to lead and grow their UK academic sales function.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Cambridge with flexible working and excellent progression potential.

The company develops cutting-edge simulation software used by scientists and engineers worldwide to solve real-world physical problems. You'll be leading a talented team (3 people) responsible for driving software adoption across universities, academic institutions, and research labs in the UK & Ireland, while also managing your own strategic accounts.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical B2B sales environment, has strong leadership skills (or ready to take this as their next step), and is excited about supporting researchers across diverse engineering and scientific fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the academic sales team
• Manage your own academic sales region
• Drive license revenue from new and existing customers
• Build campaigns to expand software usage in academia
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, marketing, and licensing teams
• Deliver accurate forecasts and performance reporting
• Recruit, coach, and support sales talent

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary + benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Supportive team and relaxed office culture

If you're passionate about sales, leadership, and the academic tech space, let’s talk. ?