Head of Sales
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Position Overview & Specifications
Virgin Active have long committed to inspiring both new and current members to live an active life. There is a whole lot more to Virgin Active, there is a number of employees who work behind the scenes to support our clubs in delivering world class exercise experiences. We are looking for a Head Sales to join our Central Membership Team.
As Head Sales, you will devise & implement bespoke sales strategies for our clubs increase sales performance roles.
The role:
- Create short term, medium- and long-term strategies to address missed sales opportunities, increase volume and overall yield contribution
- Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders on projects to optimise sales opportunities.
- To understand and work in collaboration with digital marketing to drive sales objective outcomes
- Ability to research and comprehend local competition and modern sales methodologies across industries, to consider
short-, medium- and long-term benefits within Leisure industry.
What qualities does a Head Sales need to join Virgin Active?
- Educated to degree level r equivalent experience
- 5+ years' sales management
- High-energy, resolute and open minded
- Transparent, honest, will take accountability and likes to have fun at work
- Have an exception understanding of KPI's and know how to meet them
- You will act as a member of one team with one goal, will always be yourself, and work hard. Most importantly, you dream big
- You are always looking for ways to learn and improve, to inspire people while having fun and doing the right thing
Our Perks
- 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave β and we want you take them
- Access to The Scottish Widows Pension, with our contributions up to 5%
- Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V
- We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active β everything from guest passes and PT sessions to discounts on health and beauty treatment and products
- Obviously so many discounts across the Virgin Group, from Virgin Media to Virgin Atlantic - who doesnβt love a discount!
- BUPA dental insurance, accessing dental experts whenever you need
- Vitality health insurance. Vitality offer a range of exclusive discounts too!
- Life Assurance at 4 times your annual salary, though this is one benefit we hope you won't need.
- Financial fitness is just as important as physical, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
- Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions
- We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services β meaning no tenant charges
- Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers such as Amazon, ASOS and Adidas
- Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Beauty & Wellness
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Sales roles across Virgin Active's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Beauty & Wellness.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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