Sales and Retention Manager 12 Month FTC

Fixed term contract 12-months to cover Maternity Leave

Our range of excellent benefits include 39 days holiday allowance including bank holidays in addition to 4 days Christmas closure, 21 hours wellbeing leave, wellbeing contribution, generous pension scheme and commitment to personal growth through funded learning.

Applied pro-rata if working part-time

This is a non-commission-based role.

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Sales Manager looking for a new challenge?

Do you have experience in managing teams to achieve/over-achieve targets?

Together with the Head of Sales & Marketing you will deliver, build and embed the annual recruitment and retention strategy that drives growth and retain members ensuring targets are met across NAHT's product portfolio to new and existing members. Your role will ensure the mix of products sold, at minimum, meet the annual income budgets at an agreed cost.

You will be responsible for maximizing our small sales team's potential by leading from the front and developing the team through developmental coaching, building capability to deliver sales and retention both face to face and over the phone.

You will also engage with non-sales colleagues to support sales as appropriate.

Person Specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has demonstratable experience of either working in house or field-based sales and has managed a team of people to deliver sales and/or retention targets.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage, coach, influence and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, as well as strong planning and organising skills and excellent attention to detail are essential attributes for the role.

About us

NAHT represents more than 38,000 school leaders in early years, primary, secondary/post primary and special schools, making us the largest association for school leaders in the UK. Our members consist of all categories of school leaders. We provide representation, advice and training for school leaders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We use our voice at the highest levels of government to influence policy for the benefit of leaders and learners everywhere.

NAHT is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive culture that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops our people through living our values of People First, Be Bold, Go Further and In it Together.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us via the button below.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 19 th March 2026

First interview - Monday 23 rd March 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)

Second interview - Friday 27 th March 2026 (in person, at our offices in London Bridge)

Applications from agencies will not be accepted