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Compensation: Modest fixed retainer + Performance-based commission structure

To Apply: Send your CV and a brief note of interest toeurope@wisdomcircle.com

About WisdomCircle

At WisdomCircle, we believe that longer lifespans deserve more purposeful engagement. Our mission is to connect experienced, senior professionals with meaningful, short-term or project-based roles where their wisdom can create real impact. In doing so, we help individuals extend their sense of purpose — and help businesses access hard-won expertise they couldn’t otherwise afford full-time.

The UK, with its ageing population and vibrant SME and private equity sectors, is an ideal market for our offering. As astart-up, we are building from the ground up — and looking for someone who is eager to be part of that journey.

The Role

We are hiring ourfirst dedicated sales leader: aSales Director – UKto lead our client acquisition efforts. This is apart-time, high-autonomy rolesuited for a senior commercial professional who thrives in a hands-on environment.

You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and closing business with target companies — particularlysmall and medium enterprises, includingprivate equity-backed portfolio companies and businesses preparing for investment. These organisations often face capability gaps or short-term challenges that can be addressed by the experienced talent in our network.

This is an opportunity toshape and build a sales function from scratch, with the support of a purpose-driven and entrepreneurial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy for the UK, focusing on SMEs and companies within or adjacent to the private equity ecosystem.
• Build a client pipeline from the ground up through direct outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Engage senior decision-makers and articulate the value of short-term, experienced talent to solve real business challenges.
• Work closely with the internal team to deliver the right talent matches and ensure client success.
• Provide insight and feedback to help shape our go-to-market model, messaging, and product offerings in the UK.

Who You Are

• Aself-starterwith a strong network in the UK’s SME and/or private equity community.
• Commercially sharp, persuasive, and able to open doors at the C-suite or founder level.
• Comfortable in astart-up environment— willing to roll up your sleeves, experiment, and drive progress with limited resources.
• Experienced in B2B sales — ideally in consulting, professional services, talent solutions, or HR tech.
• Genuinely aligned toWisdomCircle’s mission— to unlock the potential of experienced professionals and connect them with purposeful work.

Compensation Structure

• Fixed Retainer:A modest monthly fee for time and availability.
• Variable Compensation:A generous commission structure based on successful client engagements — rewarding results, not hours.

Why Join Us

• Be thefirst sales hirein a start-up with a compelling mission and growing momentum.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy — this isnot a full-time role, making it ideal for someone with a portfolio career or in semi-retirement.
• Help shape a new category of work — enabling businesses to access wisdom and experience on demand.

Interested?

Send your CV and a brief note explaining your interest toeurope@wisdomcircle.com. We’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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