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Head of Sales UK (m/f/d)

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Head of Sales UK (m/f/d)

Grow with us – start your career at IU International University of Applied Sciences! 

 

Join our UK team with immediate effect in full time at our location in UK or remote as Head of Sales UK (m/f/d). The role is remote and can be carried out from anywhere within the UK.

Your tasks
  • As Head of Sales you will manage, develop and coach our UK Sales Team

  • You are continuously reviewing and monitoring the performance of the sales teams regarding fixed KPIs

  • You identify roadblocks in the infrastructure & systems and take the necessary steps to resolve them

  • You drive the scaling of our Sales team and the further growth of an independent unit focusing on on campus programs

  • You collaborate closely, target-oriented and cooperatively at the interface between web, project management, marketing, product management, etc. in order to improve our outcome

Your Profile
  • You have several years of professional experience in the area of sales management (ideally in a start-up, E-Commerce or education environment), as well as in successfully coaching and leading a team

  • You have a performance-oriented attitude with a can-do mentality, plus a pro-active and hands on approach to challenges and getting things done mindset

  • You have strong communication and effective problem solving skills

  • You have an IT affinity and a good understanding of CRM-systems (ideally Salesforce) and a profound data and business knowledge

  • Fluent English both verbally and written

We offer
  • Design your ideal career and pathway: Explosive growth enables great opportunities. Tell us your dream career, and we will help you make it a reality.

  • Work from home, work from anywhere: We blur the lines between local and remote by embracing collaborative & video meeting technologies.  Working from abroad for a while sounds good to you? No problem thanks to our WorkFlex benefit. 

  • Flexible working times: It’s your call. We trust you will get things done.

  • Up level your education: Enjoy free up-skilling courses, language courses & discounted degree courses. There is always something new to learn!

  • Get a good rest: We push ourselves every day to go above and beyond. But we also take the time to recharge our batteries: with 30 days of annual vacation for all employees.  Need some time off? How about a sabbatical?

  • Fruit baskets are yesterday, today we go for benefits that really count! Whether it's a job bike, employee discounts, company pension plan or net wage optimization: we're constantly working to get the most out of it for you.

About us

Who are we? Germany's largest university – and not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That's why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU, over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference. So start now and join the Gamechangers!

Become part of our International Sales Team at Germany's largest university! We are one of the fastest growing teams in IU International University (IU) and together we are building the most effective global sales platform in education.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now! Simple, fast and even without a cover letter.  If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Enni Westensee at enni.westensee@iu.org  (please do not send applications via email).

Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our "Culture of Everyone" and would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU!

Your personal contact
Your personal contact - Enni Westensee

Enni Westensee

Talent Acquisition Manager

I have the freedom to do my work as I please in a friendly and supporting atmosphere. I love what I do — encouraging our students to choose the right direction and it is personally gratifying to help them succeed, every step of the way.
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Michael Brunner
Studienberater
From the moment students connect with IU, I help them build custom learning pathways that fit their lives perfectly. I enjoy my flexible working hours and how IU encourages everyone to speak up and share their ideas.
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Timucin Yalcinöz
Studienberater
What we’ll do for you
Design your ideal career and pathway
Explosive growth enables great opportunities. Tell us your dream career, and we will help you make it a reality.
Work from home, work from anywhere
We blur the lines between local and remote by embracing collaborative & video meeting technologies.
Flexible working times
It’s your call. We trust you will get things done.
Up level your education
Enjoy free up-skilling courses, language courses & discounted degree courses. There is always something new to learn!
30 days annual vacation for everyone
We strive for greatness, but we all take time-off to recharge.
Enjoy our brand of social
We love spending time together. Whether it’s yoga, team events, brown bag lunches or partying—there is something for everyone.
Almost every IU job can be full-time or part-time
Pick what suits you!
World’s best colleagues
We give each other a leg-up when needed, and we collectively go beyond expectations.
Always connected
Our state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, tools, & methods empower us to collaborate and innovate from anywhere, anytime—with agility and speed.
The location
Happy student smiling and learning
Remote UK
We always try to make working from anywhere possible. But, it's not one or the other—you can work from the office when you want some real in-person time. We are as flexible as you want to be.
About the team
Sales Prof & Student
Sales
They say people don’t know what they want until you show them. In education, that could not be further from the truth. Our data-driven students know exactly what they want—top class education on their terms. We’re the team that truly gets that! We listen, we understand, and we help build on what they expect.

By listening to the voices of our students and collaborating with our teams and business partners we build the most flexible, advanced, and exciting education services possible. We stay one step ahead by identifying growth opportunities and connecting our ideas to create added value.
Our core values
#1

Make collaboration standard practice.

We aim for the best solution as a team and have fun with it - without ego or politics.
#2

Be courageous and take risks.

We make courageous decisions and take calculated risks.
#3

Embrace innovation always.

We are always looking for ways to improve our offers for our customers.
#4

Strive for the empowerment of everyone.

We support each other’s development to become the best version of ourselves.
#5

Adopt a growth mindset for scale.

We aim to improve ourselves in everything we do and work hard to do so every day.
#6

Focus on getting things done on time.

We implement things quickly, pragmatically, effectively and goal-oriented.
#7

Put customer focus first.

In everything we do, our customers come first.

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    Sales FAQs

    To what extent is home office possible?
    We love to support Home Office arrangements, but some positions naturally require employees to be on campus/in the office. During the pandemic everyone works from home or can work in the office after consultation.
    How many days paid holiday will I get per year?
    All employees working a 5 day week are entitled to 30 days paid holiday per year.
    Why are there so many open positions at IU?
    Good question! We are experiencing explosive growth as students flock to adopt our unique education methods. That’s why we have become IU International University of Applied Sciences.
    How flexible are the working hours at IU?
    Working hours are naturally position dependent at IU but normally you can arrange them the way you want, together with your team and supervisor.
    What is expected to be successful at IU?
    We want team players that love to challenge conventional wisdom, and integrate with open-minded people who support each other within a flat hierarchy. If you like what you hear, then apply at www.iu-careers.com/en/jobs.
    Can I apply for multiple jobs?
    Of course you can! Make a separate application for each and we will work together to choose the one that fits you best.