Head of Sales – Lead Growth in Education Sector

About the role

The Head of Sales will drive growth for a well‑established UK business supplying products and services to the education sector. Reporting to senior leadership, you will own the sales and customer care functions, steering both existing accounts and new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the sales and customer care teams to consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Design and execute a sales strategy that delivers sustainable business growth.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while strengthening key client relationships.
• Implement effective sales processes, KPIs and performance tracking to optimise results.
• Represent the business at a senior level with large organisations and procurement teams.

Required profile

• Proven sales leadership experience within a fast‑paced, high‑volume, multi‑category environment.
• Strong track record of winning new business and growing key accounts.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior decision‑makers.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver measurable commercial results.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Required skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Advanced analytical and reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.