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Sponge is hiring a Remote Senior Project Manager - eLearning

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Have you successfully managed eLearning or digital portfolios for clients globally? With a commitment to nurturing creative teams and expertly managing project plans and budgets, this role could be your ideal fit!

Who we are…We’re a world leading, digital learning provider, designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, and professional services.  Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds’ biggest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, IKEA, Tesco, and Royal Mail, to name but a few.  With strong financial backing, we’re growing fast, focused on being a global leader in learning and development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning.

So, what is a Senior Project Manager?

Job titles can be an enigma these days, so let’s break it down a little!

Main duties

  • Managing a diverse portfolio of multi-client/projects, varying in size, complexity, and deliverables. Primarily focusing on delivering e-learning assets, translations, and consultancy workshops.
  • Creation and management of detailed project plans and all associated resourcing, revenue generation, budgets and invoicing
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for customers within your portfolio, facilitating and leading internal and external communications
  • Identifying and managing risks and changes in project scope effectively, collaborating with all core stakeholders
  • Assisting in pre-sale activities, including cost estimations, solution input, planning, and pitch support
  • Ensuring accurate forecasting and maintaining regular project governance
  • Providing mentorship and support to other Project Managers and colleagues

Rest assured, you won't need to be the creative force on the team. We have dedicated experts in learning consultancy, design, technical aspects, and quality assurance to deliver exceptional services to our customers.

The ideal candidate will have;  

  • Experience in Project Management within digital corporate learning, digital media, or tech sectors (agency, learning solutions, software, websites, etc.)
  • Minimum of four years' experience managing multiple complex projects for large brands/companies.
  • Minimum of one year's experience in line management or leading/coaching Project Managers or similar roles
  • Proven track record of managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, including extensive knowledge of budget creation and management
  • Thorough understanding of various project and programme management tools and methodologies
  • Experience of proactive project governance, including risk and change, at both project and programme levels
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

You will be……

  • Obsessively detail orientated, methodical, and focused on client partnerships, priorities and deadlines
  • A calming influence, capable of working under pressure, leading negotiations, and managing challenges as they arise
  • An exceptional listener and communicator, adept at working with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
  • Comfortable navigating uncertainty, managing risk, and embracing change
  • Commercially astute with experience in project financial management
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced, collaborative workplace environment where every day brings new challenges
  • Able to travel to face-to-face meetings with clients, typically in the UK/Europe, and flexible to accommodate some out of hour calls for our overseas customers

What we can offer you……

  • A competitive salary – our priority is to find the right person
  • Qualification and training opportunity
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week 
  • Pension 
  • Income protection and life assurance  
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Your birthday off 
  • A fabulous health cash plan

Location – Remote or Hybrid

Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks). We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too.

We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 2/3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely. We offer flexible working options also to help find the right work-life balance for you.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol and in Europe in Berlin.

Be you, with us!

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can allbe ourselves together.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead cutting-edge eLearning projects, we want to hear from you! Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Senior Software Engineer

SpongeRemote and Hybrid options available

Sponge is hiring a Remote Senior Software Engineer

The team at Sponge has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries on what is possible in the digital learning space.  From international organisations focused on global change to companies whose products you probably use every day, we design learning applications that are effective, engaging and focused on making a difference to the lives of all our learners.  

As a Senior Software Engineer at Sponge, you will be working within a cross-functional agile team of product, engineering and DevOps. While this role will primarily focus on backend development, it’s important to have a firm grasp of the full stack and how things work end-to-end across the applications.  

So, what do our Senior Software Engineers do?  

The role is part of the Product and Engineering team, reporting to the Lead Software Engineer. The software engineers work as part of a team on a number of eLearning applications in the portfolio, with the major one being our learning management platform.  

You will be proactively shaping the engineering roadmap, evolve the way we develop and help take engineering to the next level, with focus on accelerating delivery, grow adoption of best practices, improve quality, and all with an enthusiastic and practical attitude.  

Technologies we work with:  

  • Python, using frameworks including Django and FastAPI 
  • Postgres , Redis,  
  • Sentry, Grafana  
  • Docker, Kubernetes  
  • Terraform 
  • AWS/GCP 
  • GitHub 
  • Linux (Debian/Alpine preferable)  
  • Build pipelines (GitHub Actions)  

We’re looking for people who have experience with:  

  • At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer  
  • Django, Flask or similar frameworks  
  • Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques  
  • Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories
  • Writing clean, testable, maintainable code
  • Designing and development of RESTFul APIs
  • Performance tuning and optimisation
  • Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data
  • Handling large datasets and designing for scalability
  • Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability  

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:  

  • Logical thinking and problem solving  
  • Aptitude and keenness to learn new tech and processes  
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) to work as part of a close-knit team  
  • Willingness to coach and mentor more junior colleagues  
  • Ability to constructively peer review other people’s code  
  • Understanding of the importance of security and how to engineer secure systems  
  • Ability to understand whole systems and how their various parts fit together  
  • User-centric design  

Qualifications needed:  

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.  

What we will give you:  

Our software engineering teams are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining them? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whist working in a supportive and creative environment.  

Location  - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role.

Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences.

We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol  and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

Be you, with us!  

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.   

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together.   

What’s next?  

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.  

We can’t wait to hear from you!  

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Software Engineer

SpongeRemote and Hybrid working options available

Sponge is hiring a Remote Software Engineer

The role…

As a Software Engineer at Sponge, you will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders within the business to create Learning solutions that will achieve outstanding results for clients. You will create rich user Interfaces for web applications using Vue.js and you'll build backend systems and Integrations using Python. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a smart & supportive team to solve difficult but interesting tasks.

Stack…Python 3, Django, Typescript, Vue.js, Node

Who we are…

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join us (a world leading, digital learning provider) in designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, technology, finance, retail, manufacturing and professional services. Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds’ largest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, Tesco, and Royal Mail, to name but a few.  With a strong financial backing, we’re focused on leading the pack in Learning & Development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning. 

Job titles can be an enigma these days, so let’s break it down a little!

 The ideal candidate will have:  

  • a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Software Engineer, delivering high-quality software solutions
  • contributed to a variety of software solutions using different technologies
  • a good understanding of highly available, scalable systems
  • embrace the importance of producing well-tested software

We need people who will:

  • You are passionate about developing software that enables millions of learners across the globe to access quality training to develop their skills
  • You are quick to learn and actively seek opportunities to develop your technical and problem-solving skills
  • You have a passion for modern technologies and best practices
  • You have a desire to deliver quality and excellence
  • You are a motivated team player and love to work collaboratively to solve complex problems
  • You are open to giving and receiving feedback and love to contribute to the continued Improvement and success of the business

What we can offer you……

  • A competitive salary – our priority is to find the right person 
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week 
  • Pension 
  • Income protection and life assurance  
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Your birthday off 
  • A fabulous health cash plan 

Location – Hybrid Bristol

Our headquarters are in the Bristol area (The Paintworks). We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too.

We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 2/3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely. We offer flexible working options also to help find the right work-life balance for you.

Be you, with us!

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can allbe ourselves together.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.

We can’t wait to hear from you! 

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Lead Software Engineer

SpongeRemote and Hybrid options available

Sponge is hiring a Remote Lead Software Engineer

The team at Sponge has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries on what is possible in the digital learning space.  From international organisations focused on global change to companies whose products you probably use every day, we design learning applications that are effective, engaging and focused on making a difference to the lives of all our learners.  

As a Lead Software Engineer at Sponge, you will be working within a cross-functional agile team of product, engineering and DevOps. While this role will primarily focus on backend development, it’s important to have a firm grasp of the full stack and how things work end-to-end across the applications.  

So, what do our Lead software engineers do? 

The role is part of the Product and Engineering team, reporting to the Head of Technology. The software engineers work as part of a team on a number of eLearning applications in the portfolio, with the major one being our learning management platform.  

You will be proactively shaping the engineering roadmap, evolve the way we develop and help take engineering to the next level, with focus on accelerating delivery, grow adoption of best practices, improve quality, and all with an enthusiastic and practical attitude. 

Technologies we work with: 

  • Python, using frameworks including Django and FastAPI 
  • Postgres , Redis,  
  • Sentry, Grafana  
  • Docker, Kubernetes  
  • Terraform 
  • AWS/GCP 
  • GitHub 
  • Linux (Debian/Alpine preferable)  
  • Build pipelines (GitHub Actions)  

We’re looking for people who have experience with: 

  • At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer  
  • Django, Flask or similar frameworks  
  • Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques  
  • Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories
  • Writing clean, testable, maintainable code
  • Designing and development of RESTFul APIs
  • Performance tuning and optimisation
  • Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data
  • Handling large datasets and designing for scalability
  • Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability  

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate: 

  • Logical thinking and problem solving  
  • Aptitude and keenness to learn new tech and processes  
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) to work as part of a close-knit team  
  • Willingness to coach and mentor more junior colleagues  
  • Ability to constructively peer review other people’s code  
  • Understanding of the importance of security and how to engineer secure systems  
  • Ability to understand whole systems and how their various parts fit together  
  • User-centric design  

Qualifications needed: 

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.  

Location  - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role.

Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences.

We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol  and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

What we will give you: 

Our software engineering teams are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining them? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whist working in a supportive and creative environment.  

Be you, with us! 

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.   

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together.   

What’s next? 

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.  

We can’t wait to hear from you! 

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Senior Learning Experience Designer

SpongeHybrid and Remote opportunities available

Sponge is hiring a Remote Senior Learning Experience Designer

Do you relish the opportunity to identify and clarify their requirements, and love nothing more than shaping engaging, creative solutions. You embody what collaboration stands for, and work alongside other creatives to ensure that our digital experiences wholly engage learners. You have a natural flair for inspiring confidence and an ability to deliver on your ideas, to encourage our clients to work with us again and again. You are generous with your knowledge and time and enjoy seeing others grow from your guidance, coaching and mentoring along the way.  We’re not shy about our aspiration to be the most creative digital learning partner out there. We are incredibly ambitious for our clients, we care about their learners, and we pride ourselves on finding smart ways to make innovative work that exceeds their expectations. If you are seeking a role where you can bring your refined talents and next level creativity to make a real difference for clients and colleagues, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who we are…We’re a world leading, digital learning provider, designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, finance, retail, manufacturing and professional services. Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds’ largest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, Tesco, and AXA, to name but a few.  With a strong financial backing, we’re focused on leading the pack in Learning & Development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning.

We're looking for people who can:

  • Lead on our creative Learning Experience Design approach for complex projects
  • Support our Commercial Teams, by proposing creative solutions based on robust learning science
  • Investigate and implement new ways of driving learning impact
  • Take ownership of the quality of Learning Experience Design for the duration of the project
  • Work in close partnership with external clients to critically analyse their needs and find solutions that make a real difference
  • Work collaboratively with internal project teams
  • Be decisive yet collaborative in driving change
  • Support the development of others through knowledge sharing, coaching, and mentoring

Required experience, skills, and attributes:

  • Extensive digital Learning Experience Design experience
  • Experience and confidence working with large-scale global brands
  • Strong commercial ability and awareness
  • Curious, interested and digitally versatile
  • Technical knowledge of a range of learning management systems and platforms 
  • Experience using a range of authoring tools to build digital learning solutions
  • Ability to think creatively and communicate ideas in an inspiring way
  • Excellent creative writing skills and a keen eye for detail
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills working both internally, and externally with clients
  • Brave, comfortable with ambiguity and open to driving change
  • Confident and trusted client-facing partner
  • Organised, delivering consistently and collaboratively under pressure

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.  You'll join a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being, and career development.  You’ll collaborate and share learning with a team of exceptionally talented people who have a big challenge and a determined attitude, all whilst working in a supportive and hugely creative environment. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package (which includes remote and flexible working, pension, and a day off for your birthday), and become part of a company that’s really going places.

Location  - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role.

Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences.

We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol  and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

Next step

Send us your CV along with a cover letter we cant wait to hear from you!

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Learning Experience Design Lead

SpongeHybrid and Remote options available

Sponge is hiring a Remote Learning Experience Design Lead

Are you a Senior Learning Experience Design professional ready to take the next step in an already great career? We’re looking to recruit an exceptional Learning Experience Designer to step into the role of Learning Experience Sector Lead at Sponge; this is a relatively new role for us, meaning there is plenty of scope to make your mark. Reporting into our Principal Learning Designer, you’ll work closely with our Delivery Leads, Creative Services and Commercial teams to deliver unforgettable learning and experiences to our clients. Providing vision, insight, expertise and experience in all aspects of Learning Experience Design, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues from across the business on both pre- and post-sales activities to improve the efficiency, impact and quality of client solutions. 

You’ve got a proven track record of designing, developing and delivering high-impact learning solutions within time and budget, and you enjoy sharing your expertise and experience with others throughout the business to help them grow and develop in their roles. You keep abreast of the latest trends in edtech and learning science, and can confidently advise on the right solutions to meet and exceed client expectations.

We believe that truly unforgettable learning comprises three things: it’s purposeful, it’s personal and it’s experimental. If you’re seeking a role where you can bring your talents and creativity to make a tangible difference to our clients and colleagues, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Who we are…We’re a world leading, digital learning provider, designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, finance, retail, manufacturing and professional services. Our exciting client list includes some of the world’s largest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, Tesco, and AXA, to name but a few.  With a strong financial backing, we’re focused on leading the pack in Learning & Development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly unforgettable learning.

We’re looking for people who can:

  • Lead and support the delivery of client solutions within scope and to the highest level of quality
  • Represent our business as an expert in the field of Learning Experience Design, facilitating workshops and meetings with stakeholders to discuss requirements, constraints, business goals and solutions
  • Act as a reassuring point of contact for concerns about quality of service, execution and delivery
  • Innovate and improve ways of working to maximise client budgets, deliver on time and provide exceptional quality
  • Act as a conduit between commercial teams and production, consulting and supporting to determine feasibility of proposed solutions
  • Share best practice with colleagues from across different sectors, including ways of working, opportunities and threats and lessons learnt
  • Provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback on performance, both on- and off-project
  • Work closely with colleagues in Commercial to identify and communicate feedback on delivered projects, evolution in approaches and opportunities for up/cross-selling to our clients

Required experience, skills and attributes

  • Extensive experience of digital Learning Experience Design in an agency environment
  • Experience and confidence working with large-scale global brands and senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial ability and understanding, including budgets, platforms, KPIs and data-driven analytics
  • Technical knowledge of a range of learning experience systems, platforms and tools
  • Ability to think creatively and critically and communicate ideas in an inspiring way
  • Experience of line-management of others, including coaching, mentoring, performance reviews and day-to-day support
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills working both internally, and externally with clients
  • Brave, comfortable with ambiguity and open to driving change
  • Confident and trusted client-facing partner
  • Organised, delivering consistently and collaboratively under pressure

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.  You'll join a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being, and career development.  You’ll collaborate and share learning with a team of exceptionally talented people who have a big challenge and a determined attitude, all whilst working in a supportive and hugely creative environment. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package (which includes remote and flexible working, pension, and a day off for your birthday), and become part of a company that’s really going places.

What we can offer you……

  • A competitive salary – our priority is to find the right person 
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week 
  • Pension 
  • Income protection and life assurance  
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Your birthday off 
  • A fabulous health cash plan 

Location – Hybrid 
Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks). We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too.

We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 2/3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely. We offer flexible working options also to help find the right work-life balance for you.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol, Plymouth, Glasgow, and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

Be you, with us!

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can allbe ourselves together.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Client Manager

SpongeRemote and Hybrid options available

Sponge is hiring a Remote Client Manager

The opportunity….

An exciting opportunity to support the continued business growth and expansion of Sponge’s Bespoke Learning business. The role of Client Manager is responsible for the rapid growth of commercial relationships with key customers

Who we are…We’re a world leading, digital learning provider, designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, and professional services.  Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds’ biggest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, IKEA, Tesco, and Royal Mail, to name but a few.  With strong financial backing, we’re growing fast, focused on being a global leader in learning and development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning.

Job Specification

  • Design, implement and drive an action orientated growth plan which includes expanding existing and prospect stakeholders at C-Suite level and across function to identify account specific growth opportunities across Enterprise level clients
  • Proactively leverage relationships to enter new functions, divisions and/ or geographies
  • Lead multiple opportunities that span multiple geographies internationally and/ or service and products
  • Lead client research and market analysis with a view to identifying growth opportunities within the client account. Leverage these insights to recommend and co-create value driven solutions for the client.
  • Direct and collaborate with Sponge colleagues to drive growth plan action and deliver client, commercial and operational success.
  • Regularly review progress against Account Growth plan targets and KPIs with sales leadership and, as appropriate, stakeholders (incl. executive management)
  • Partner with clients to bring insight and thought leadership to discussions which drives value for the partnership
  • Direct and maintain accurate and timely pipeline, account, and opportunity data to support sales performance reporting to sales leadership
  • Exceeding personal growth targets (monthly, quarterly, and annual

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of account development experience
  • Evidence of success with an agency, preferably in digital services
  • Evidence of consistently exceeding targets or quotas
  • Evidence of growing a specific client account
  • Leading sales of complex projects embracing product, technology, and services
  • Comfortable with the typical culture and demands consistent with a high-growth business in a highly competitive market

Sales attributes

  • Commercially minded; able to confidently develop customer support for complex digital learning business cases and value propositions
  • Willing, hands on, problem solver in pursuit of commercial and learning objectives relevant to Sponge and the customer
  • Can evidence communication skills that engage and influence senior and operational stakeholders
  • Natural ability to engage and motivate colleagues and customers
  • Pro-active and energetic in pursuit of quarterly and annual sales targets
  • Ideally, familiar with formal sales methodologies – notably Challenger sales

Ideal Domain Expertise

  • Confident speaker on the subject of the business case for digital learning initiatives
  • Track record of managing and growing digital services revenue and profitability in a named territory or account(s)
  • Must be able to articulate industry trends and key business and technology influences to all the Sponge Learning customers and partners
  • Proven ability to construct compelling business cases in support of digital initiatives
  • Credibility to apply insights to customer commercial and learning objectives and ensure Sponge continues to be regarded as distinctive and innovative

Professional characteristics

  • A sales professional with a passion for digital services
  • Composed and resilient
  • Makes qualified decisions based on factors that drive success factors for Sponge and its’ clients
  • A self-starter and proactive
  • An active listener
  • Instinctively collaborative
  • Pragmatic - willing to develop alternatives to solve problems, make tough decisions and act quickly when appropriate
  • Ambitious – both personally and for the company

What we can offer you……

  • A competitive salary – our priority is to find the right person 
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week 
  • Pension 
  • Income protection and life assurance  
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Your birthday off 
  • A fabulous health cash plan 

Location – Remote or hybrid working options available

We can offer remote or hybrid contracts for this role and offer flexible working options to help find the right work-life balance for you. 

We would expect the successful candidate to be willing to attend our Bristol office, for strategy and team days on occasion.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

Be you, with us!

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can allbe ourselves together.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.

We can’t wait to hear from you! 

 

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