Director of Partnering

6 days ago

Manchester M, United Kingdom Cognition Learning Group Full time £72,000 - £90,000 per year
Job Information

Date Opened

28/10/2025

Job Type

Full time

Industry

Education Administration Programmes

City

Manchester

Province

Greater Manchester

Country

United Kingdom

Postal Code

M1

About Us

Transforming lives through learning for over 30 years

Our teams work in education consultancy, professional development, early-years & primary tutoring, digital learning and publishing to improve learning for everyone.

Job Description

Director of Partnering (Sales Director)

Location - Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary £80,000 - £90,000

Contract Type: Full-time

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

Cognition is one of Australia and New Zealand's 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 you'll be doing in a nutshell:

  • Direct the planning and execution of the division's 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 We're Looking For

We're 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.

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