New Business Account Director

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing software company is seeking a New Business Account Director to drive sales initiatives in the Higher Education sector across the UK. This role involves engaging with university stakeholders and navigating complex sales processes while offering flexible hybrid working. If you have a proven sales background and are passionate about transforming education with technology, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Solid pension

Flexible working setup

Qualifications

• Proven track record selling into Higher Education.
• Strong background in enterprise software / SaaS sales.
• Hands-on with execution and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business sales across UK universities from first contact to close.
• Navigating complex sales cycles and procurement processes.
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Sales Skills

Relationship Building

Strategic Leadership

Consultative Selling

Self-Starter

Tools

Enterprise Software

SaaS

Job description

? New Business Account Director – Higher Education | UK-wide | Hybrid

We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, PE-backed software company that’s transforming the public sector – and now doubling down on growth in the Higher Education space.

They’re on the hunt for a New Business Account Director with serious experience selling complex software solutions into Universities and Higher Education institutions across the UK. If that’s you – keep reading.?

? What you’ll be doing:

• Driving new business sales across UK universities – from first contact to close
• Navigating complex sales cycles and procurement processes
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders – think CIOs, registrars, VCs
• Acting as a trusted advisor, not just a vendor

? What we’re looking for:

Proven track record selling into Higher Education – you understand how the sector works

Strong background in enterprise software / SaaS sales

Comfortable leading on strategy, but hands-on with execution

A real self-starter – proactive, commercially sharp, and consultative

? What’s on offer:

• Private healthcare, solid pension, and more
• A flexible, hybrid working setup

If you’re passionate about education, thrive in a consultative sales environment, and want to help universities do more with world-class tech – this is your role.

? Message me directly or apply now to learn more.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom