Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/10/2025

• 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)

Contract Type: Full-time

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

Cognition Evolve is a global leader in learning, delivering world-class bespoke learning solutions, professional training, industry-standard qualifications and publishing for organisations, companies and governments around the world. Cognition Evolve is dedicated to transforming the way individuals and organisations learn, grow, and evolve.

To support our continued growth in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, we are looking for a strategic and driven sales leader with proven experience in meeting and exceeding global sales targets.

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.
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings:

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of various international markets, including cultural nuances, economic conditions, and regulatory environments.
  
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, market forecasts, and competitive landscape.
  
• Proficiency in developing and implementing sales strategies tailored to different regions.
  

• Proven experience in leading global sales teams, managing multicultural teams, and achieving sales targets.
  
• Experience in expanding business operations into new international markets.
  
• Demonstrable history of building and maintaining strong customer relationships and partnerships.
  

Ability to develop comprehensive sales strategies and set achievable targets.

Flexibility to adapt sales techniques to different cultural and market conditions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas and strategies.

Proficiency in analysing sales data and market trends to make informed decisions.

Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate sales teams.

Ability to understand and meet customer needs, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

How to apply

Please submit:

• Your CV
  
• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification
  

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

25 days Holiday + Birthday Off and other attractive benefits