Head of Sales (UK)

Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional revenue growth? Are you ready to shape the future of sales in a rapidly growing and innovative company?

As our Head of Sales UK, you'll play a pivotal role in driving Grantify's growth. You will lead, inspire, and optimise our UK sales function, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. This is a rare opportunity to shape the sales strategy of a market leader in grant consultancy, creating a high-performing team while achieving exceptional results.

Your mission

As Head of Sales UK, your mission is to:

• Achieve Revenue Growth: Consistently meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets within the UK market.
• Drive Team Performance: Foster a high-performance culture by empowering Regional Heads of Growth (RHOGs) and Account Managers to achieve their individual and team KPIs.
• Execute a Scalable Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategies that streamline customer acquisition and retention.
• Provide Inspirational Leadership: Coach and develop your team, ensuring they have the tools and skills to succeed.
• Leverage Data for Insights: Use CRM tools and analytics to monitor and enhance sales performance while identifying opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with marketing and operations to align sales initiatives with campaigns and deliver seamless client onboarding.
• Deliver Customer Excellence: Ensure a consultative, professional, and value-driven sales approach that enhances customer satisfaction.

Why You'll Love Working Here

This role offers you the chance to:

• Shape Strategy: Be at the forefront of developing and implementing a sales vision that directly impacts company growth.
• Lead and Inspire: Build and mentor a high-performing sales team, driving success and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Drive Results: Take ownership of ambitious revenue targets, with the autonomy to make decisions that accelerate growth.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align initiatives and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Elevate Your Career: Step into a leadership role that combines strategic influence with hands-on impact, offering significant career growth opportunities.

Who You Are

• A strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering exceptional sales results.
• A motivational manager who thrives on empowering teams to reach their full potential.
• A data-savvy decision-maker, using CRM tools and analytics to inform and optimise strategy.
• A collaborative communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• A customer-first professional, dedicated to building lasting relationships and delivering value.

Your Background

• Extensive experience in leading sales teams, ideally within B2B environments.
• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Expertise in developing and implementing scalable sales strategies.
• Strong proficiency in CRM tools and data analytics.
• A track record of coaching and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Note: This position is UK-based, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Perks & benefits (UK)

Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary that will be disclosed to you at the very first stage of our process.

Generous Leave Allowance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance for your well-being.

Work from Home Support: Remote setup budget for a comfortable and efficient workspace.

Social Connectivity: Socials for camaraderie and shared experiences. We run a company-wide social every year.

Enhanced Parental Leave: Support during significant life moments.

About Grantify

We are a dynamic generative AI start-up that has rapidly grown from a 2-person founding team to a vibrant workforce of over 100, with a strategic expansion into the US market. On average over the past three years, Grantify has doubled in size annually, earning recognition as the 46th fastest-growing company in the UK for 2024. As a certified B-Corp, we are committed to balancing purpose and profit, ensuring our impact benefits not only our clients but also the broader community and environment.

Our unique AI grant writing platform has successfully raised over $150 million for start-ups, helping businesses across various industries secure substantial government funding, reaching up to seven figures. We simplify the complex landscape of government grants and funding opportunities, enabling technology enterprises to access funds eight times faster than the industry average. We are proud of our 4.8 rating on TrustPilot, reflecting our commitment to exceptional service and results.

Looking ahead, we have ambitious plans to raise $1 billion in funding and become the number one funding launchpad globally. Join us on this exciting journey and be a part of our innovative team shaping the future of funding opportunities.

Hiring Process

1. Screening Interview with a member of our Talent team (30 minutes)
2. Video Interview with our Interim Head of Sales (30 minutes)
3. Final Interview and Presentation with our CEO/Co-Founder & Interim Head of Sales (60 minutes)

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Grantify, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of perspectives and skills. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of funding opportunities!

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