Are you a highly motivated and results-driven sales professional with a passion for making a real impact? Avalon Housing is seeking a talented Sales Lead to drive the national expansion of an innovative Pre-Start Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure meaningful contracts, build key partnerships, and leverage national funding to transform lives.

About the Role

This crucial role has a budget of £30,000 to be spent over a maximum of six months, and will see you at the forefront of securing adoption of a vital programme designed to support individuals into positive pathways. You'll be instrumental in shaping the programme's reach and impact across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

* Secure Sales of the Pre-Start Programme: Proactively engage with local authorities and businesses to secure contracts for the Pre-Start programme and associated training.

* Identify & Onboard High-Quality Delivery Partners: Source, vet, and partner with trusted local organisations that have established relationships with local authorities to deliver the programme nationwide.

* Leverage National Funding Opportunities: Strategically position the programme within national schemes such as Staying Close, Connect to Work, and the Youth Guarantee, helping local authorities utilise these funds for adoption.

* Drive National & Remote Outreach Strategy: Develop and execute a national remote outreach plan to build awareness, drive engagement, and ensure a strong pipeline of leads and opportunities across England (and potentially the wider UK).

* Sell & Scale Training Offers: Market and sell trauma-informed, restorative training to local authority teams and businesses supporting care-experienced young people or prison leavers, scaling both impact and revenue.

About You

We're looking for an individual with a proven track record in sales, ideally within the public sector or a related field. You'll be adept at building relationships, understanding complex funding landscapes, and driving strategic growth. Experience with remote sales strategies and a commitment to social impact are highly desirable.You must also have experience of Social Housing or Local Authorities.

Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals