Head of Sales

Head of Sales

Salary: £75,000, discretionary bonus + additional benefits.

Location: Hybrid working with regular engagement in London and across the UK

Are you a commercially driven leader with the credibility and network to influence at the highest levels of the financial services sector?

A leading and established Association has a brand-new opportunity available to join their successful collaborative team as Head of Sales. You will play a central role in expanding its reach, growing commercial income, and strengthening its impact across wealth management, investment services and financial advice.

This is a highly visible business development role where you will shape and deliver a targeted sales strategy, engage senior decision-makers, and secure long-term value through meaningful membership growth. You will have free reign to focus purely on sales; there is no line management.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead new member acquisition activity, building a strong and well-qualified pipeline of prospective organisations. You will work collaboratively across policy, events, learning, membership, and communications teams to deliver a compelling and credible proposition to senior stakeholders.

You will operate at board and executive level, with responsibility for converting high-value opportunities and strengthening the organisation's position across the sector.

What you will be doing

• Focus on new member acquisition across priority segments within wealth management and advice
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline, ensuring consistent conversion and follow-up
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders including CEOs and board-level decision-makers
• Work collaboratively with internal experts to shape compelling membership propositions
• Use sector insight, data and networks to identify and unlock new opportunitiesLead negotiations and ensure commercial proposals are both competitive and sustainable
• Strengthen onboarding and contribute to long-term member engagement and retention

What we are looking for

• Significant experience securing new business or delivering growth in financial services
• A strong network across wealth management, investment services and financial advice
• Proven ability to build and convert a pipeline through relationship-led, consultative selling
• Credibility and confidence engaging senior executives and decision-makers
• Commercial acumen with a focus on long-term value as well as income generation
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Data-driven mindset with experience using CRM systems and performance metrics
• High levels of emotional intelligence, curiosity and resilience

Why join

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation committed to improving financial wellbeing across the UK. You will play a key role in shaping its future growth, influence and sector impact, working alongside knowledgeable and passionate colleagues.

Closing date: 4th Sept

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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