Global Head of Sales Readiness

RX Global; Richmond; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RX Global is seeking a Global Head of Sales Readiness to lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing sales performance. The role involves collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions that drive customer value and operational excellence. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Maternity and paternity leave

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales readiness and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills to measure sales impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to improve sales readiness and metrics.
• Consult with leaders to align sales goals with company objectives.
• Track and report on sales readiness at various levels.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

About The Role

The Global Head of Sales Readiness, reporting to the Director of Global Sales Enablement, leads a strategic initiative to elevate Sales Readiness and transition the company to a Value-Based-Sales organization. This role focuses on improving key sales metrics and achieving commercial goals such as Customer Value, Go-to-Market excellence, and Operational Innovation. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including Executive Leaders, Regional and Local Leadership Teams, Heads of Sales, Country Managers, and leaders from marketing and operations. With a global remit, the role requires working with business units across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, facilitating, coaching, and managing projects to support sales teams in developing and implementing their roadmaps. Additionally, the Global Head of Sales Readiness will work alongside specialist global teams to enhance operational efficiency, business performance, and customer value.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive scalable initiatives to improve sales readiness.
• Surface good practices, initiate, scale, and integrate local pilots and innovations.
• Identify blockers to sales goals, formulate solutions, and lead their implementation.
• Measure the impact of solutions on Value-Based Selling and other key metrics.
• Consult with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align Sales Readiness criteria with customer and company goals.
• Define processes and tools with experts to incorporate Sales Readiness into operational planning.
• Recommend ways for leaders to drive performance and ensure commitment to initiatives.
• Guide and coach Sales Leaders to implement and measure Sales Readiness improvements.
• Track and communicate the state of Sales Readiness at global, team, and brand levels.
• Collaborate with Global Sales Enablement team to align training programs, streamline sales systems, and support Sales Enablement Managers.
  
  

Requirements

• Strategic Thinking: Drive scalable sales readiness initiatives.
• Innovation: Surface and integrate best practices and local innovations.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve sales goal blockers.
• Analytical Skills: Measure impact on Value-Based Selling and key metrics.
• Consultation: Align Sales Readiness with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Process Development: Define processes and tools for operational planning.
• Leadership: Guide leaders to drive performance and commit to initiatives.
• Coaching: Support Sales Leaders in implementing and measuring improvements.
• Communication: Track and report Sales Readiness at various levels.
• Collaboration: Work with Global Sales Enablement to align training and streamline systems.
  
  

Work in a way that work for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

Benefits

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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