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Head of Sales

🏒 Virgin Active β€’ πŸ“ London, England β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Full Benefits Package

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London, England
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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 – 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 – 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 doesn’t 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 – 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

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Sales roles across Virgin Active's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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3. Compensation Alignment

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