Strategic Sales Leader – Education Construction

Universal Business Team; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Longer-term incentive arrangements

Standard benefits

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking an accomplished sales leader to drive growth in interior fit-out, modular construction and related sectors from Hemel Hempstead. The role demands managing demand generation, pipeline integrity and high-value closes, with accountability for forecasting and board reporting.

The successful candidate will personally close significant business while building a strong BD unit and guiding successors, aiming to progress into a Sales Director role within a growing

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling refurbishment, new build or modular construction into the education sector.
• Senior sales leadership experience in long-cycle, high-value, project-based B2B environments.
• Experience building or professionalising a sales function.
• Experience owning marketing accountability to commercial outcomes.
• International business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Own marketing, business development, closing and sales support as one integrated pipeline.
• Personally close business, including larger or more complex UK projects.
• Build and lead the dedicated business development unit and outbound activity.
• Own conversion from lead to closed business with reliable forecasts for the board.
• Manage marketing spend and activity and provide robust pipeline reporting.
• Lead and develop Marketing & Demand, BD Unit, Closers and Sales Support.
• Set standards for pipeline honesty and reporting discipline.
• Contribute to strategy and growth planning with senior leadership.

Skills

Sales leadership

Education sector

B2B sales

Pipeline management

Negotiation

Team leadership

International business development

Marketing accountability

Job description

Universal Business Team is seeking an accomplished sales leader to drive growth in interior fit-out, modular construction and related sectors from Hemel Hempstead. The role demands managing demand generation, pipeline integrity and high-value closes, with accountability for forecasting and board reporting.

The successful candidate will personally close significant business while building a strong BD unit and guiding successors, aiming to progress into a Sales Director role within a growing