Sales Lead

Propel; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Academic Sales Lead to spearhead their UK academic sales function. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to lead a talented team and drive software adoption in academic institutions across the UK and Ireland. Ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for sales in the academic tech space, you will manage strategic accounts and collaborate cross-functionally to expand software usage. With flexible working arrangements and excellent progression potential, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading sales teams in a technical environment.
• Strong understanding of academic sales and software adoption.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales Leadership

B2B Sales

Strategic Account Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Senior Consultant | Building Superstar Sales Teams for Start Up's and Scale Up's

I'm working with a global, high-growth engineering software company seeking an Academic Sales Lead 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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