Regional Growth Director – North East England
Location: North East England (remote with national travel). Start: ASAP (start of 2026). Salary: Negotiable. Base 75,000-90,000 GBP (DOE). OTE 140,000-160,000 GBP. 33 days holiday incl BH.
We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Regional Development Director to lead Purple’s engagement across the North East of England. This pivotal role will focus on driving regional growth through partnerships with local government, healthcare, education, and transport organisations. You’ll be instrumental in advancing Purple’s mission to bridge the digital divide, drive data democratization, and enhance social inclusion through the delivery of intelligent connectivity solutions.
What you will do:
* Build and execute a comprehensive regional strategy to engage public sector and strategic partners across local government, healthcare, education, and transport hubs.
* Lead initiatives that help address societal challenges around digital inclusion, data accessibility, and regional economic development.
* Establish and nurture senior relationships with civic leaders, councils, and key public sector stakeholders to embed solutions within regional strategies.
* Drive new revenue generation opportunities through a consultative, partnership‑led approach.
* Represent the company at events and forums.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in business development, sales strategy, or regional development within SaaS or technology sector.
* Strong track record of building partnerships with public sector organisations.
* Excellent communication skills, data‑driven decision making, and ability to negotiate complex contracts.
* Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, and flexible.
* Ability to travel nationally and work remotely.
Seniority level
Director – Full‑time – Sales, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning – Software Development and Technology, Information and Media
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