Director of Partnering (Sales Director)

Greater Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Partnering (Sales Director)

Location - Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary 80000 - 90000

Contract Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about leadership growth and creating impactful digital learning experiences

Cognition is one of Australia and New Zealands leading learning design agencies working across both the corporate learning and education sectors.

We deliver innovative high-quality digital learning solutions. As we enter an exciting phase of global growth we are looking for a strategic and driven sales leader to spearhead our global presence.

What youll be doing in a nutshell:

Direct the planning and execution of the divisions sales strategy ensuring alignment with company goals and monitoring performance.
Provide leadership and direction to the sales function and related teams delivering measurable outcomes and achieving sales targets.
Adapt to evolving market conditions and dynamic business environments.
Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and refine sales strategies.
Build and lead high-performing teams that drive business performance and growth.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Manage strategic relationships with partners suppliers and customers regionally and globally collaborating with the Group Commercial Director to implement a global customer relationship strategy.
Sponsor and direct strategic programs projects and initiatives within the division and across the organisation.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking someone who brings:

Proven experience in leading global sales teams and managing multicultural teams to achieve sales targets.
Demonstrated success in expanding business operations into new international markets.
Expertise in developing comprehensive sales strategies and setting achievable targets.
Flexibility to adapt sales techniques to diverse cultural and market conditions.
A strong track record of building and maintaining robust customer relationships and partnerships.
Proficiency in analyzing sales data and market trends to drive informed decision-making.
Deep understanding of international markets and cultural nuances.
Current knowledge of industry trends market forecasts and the competitive landscape.
Ability to tailor sales strategies to different regional needs.
Exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities.

Applications close Friday 11th November 2025 by 5pm.

Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to volume of applications received.

Required Skills:

Proven experience in leading global sales teams managing multicultural teams and achieving sales targets. Experience in expanding business operations into new international markets. Ability to develop comprehensive sales strategies and set achievable targets. Flexibility to adapt sales techniques to different cultural and market conditions Demonstrable history of building and maintaining strong customer relationships and partnerships. Proficiency in analysing sales data and market trends to make informed decisions. Deep understanding of various international markets including cultural Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends market forecasts and competitive landscape.

Director of Partnering (Sales Director) Location - Manchester (Hybrid)Salary 80000 - 90000Contract Type: Full-timeAre you passionate about leadership growth and creating impactful digital learning experiencesCognition is one of Australia and New Zealands leading learning design agencies working acro...