Team Lead PreSales

IFS; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a dynamic Team Lead to manage their UK-based Presales Early Career Program. The successful candidate will recruit, onboard, train, and mentor early-career professionals, fostering a high-performing team. This role requires proven leadership and mentoring skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for developing talent in a collaborative environment. This position offers a balance of remote and in-office flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Presales, Sales Enablement, or Talent Development.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing early-career professionals.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a recruitment strategy to attract top young talent.
• Develop and deliver a structured training curriculum.
• Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Sales Enablement

Presales Experience

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Team Lead to spearhead our UK-based Presales Early Career Program. This role is ideal for a passionate team lead who thrives on developing talent, fostering business acumen, and building a high-performing team from the ground up. You will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, and mentoring a cohort of early-career professionals, guiding them through their initial journey and preparing them to grow into impactful roles across the organization. As the recruitment process for our new cohort will start straight after you join, the team will be there to support you during the assessment center.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Design and execute a recruitment strategy to attract top young talent into the Presales function.
  • Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to manage candidate pipelines and selection processes.
  • Lead onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth and engaging transition into the organization.
• Training & Development
  • Develop and deliver a structured training curriculum focused on Presales fundamentals, business acumen, and consultative selling.
  • Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, shadowing opportunities, and certifications.
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance assessments.
• Team Leadership & Growth
  • Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
  • Identify and nurture high-potential individuals, preparing them for future roles within the organization.
  • Manage team performance and career progression, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Program Evolution
  • Continuously refine the Young Professionals Program based on feedback, business priorities, and market trends.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align program outcomes with strategic goals.
  • Plan for successive cohorts, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Presales, Sales Enablement, or Talent Development.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing early-career professionals.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, customer engagement, and solution selling.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and building future leaders.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English (C1/C2)
• Team player
• Calm under pressure
• Practical hands-on approach

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.