Regional Growth Director - North East England

We’re seeking a passionate and strategic Regional Growth 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. The role will also have responsibility for developing new business opportunities across large venues in the region, including stadiums, exhibition spaces, and conference centres. You’ll be instrumental in advancing Purple’s mission to bridge the digital divide, drive data democratisation, and enhance social inclusion through the delivery of intelligent connectivity solutions.

Reporting directly to the SVP Global Sales, you’ll combine commercial acumen with a strong understanding of regional dynamics, helping to position Purple as a key partner for digital transformation and community connectivity initiatives.

Why join Purple?

Our values are at the heart of what we do and we’re all about getting the job done whilst having fun with no BS and no politics. We’re all about development, and embedded within the business is the value of know your stuff, keep learning, which means we support our people to continuously develop their knowledge and skills. You really won’t regret taking the next step in your career by helping turn the world Purple!

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 Purple’s solutions within regional strategies.
• Drive new revenue generation opportunities through a consultative, partnership-led approach.
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities across large venues in the region, including stadiums, exhibition spaces, and conference centres.
• Represent Purple at regional forums, events, and steering groups, positioning Purple as a thought leader in digital connectivity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to align on regional priorities and success measures.
• Translate complex regional opportunities into clear commercial outcomes and scalable success stories.
• Champion the Connect+ vision, ensuring Purple’s technology delivers measurable community impact and supports sustainable growth in the region.

Requirements

Who you are:

• A senior commercial professional with 5+ years of experience in strategic account development, public sector sales, or partnership management.
• Confident operating at executive level within local government or large public sector organisations, able to influence and inspire senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop complex multi-stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes across diverse sectors.
• Demonstrated success in driving regional growth initiatives, ideally within technology, digital infrastructure, or SaaS.
• Exceptional communicator and network builder, able to navigate complex organisational structures with diplomacy and gravitas.
• Highly autonomous and self-motivated, with strong ownership and accountability for results.
• Commercially driven and experienced in selling into large, complex organisations, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver strategic solutions that create measurable value.
• Ideally experienced within healthcare, local government, or education, though not essential.
• Passionate about using technology for good – driving digital inclusion, community engagement, and data-led decision-making.

Benefits

Our values:

• Make it happen – We own things and get them done whatever it takes.
• Playful and positive – Life’s too short to take things too seriously; we love positivity.
• In it together – We’re always available to help for the greater good of the business.
• No bullsh*t, no politics – We want to enjoy coming to work and make it pleasant.
• Know your stuff, keep learning – We value knowledge and a thirst for more of it.
• No drama – Things don’t always go right, but a calm head always helps.
• Raise the bar – We aim high, take smart risks, and push what’s possible.

Bring your best self to work:

At Purple, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings, and we believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we are open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can accommodate your needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and company bonus
• Remote and hybrid working with travel to the region and customer sites
• Flexible working and a great company culture
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising annually, with the option to buy extra days
• 4 volunteering days per year – give something back to the community
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Company pension (4% employer contribution)
• Private healthcare & Long Term Incentive Plan after 12 months’ service
• Emphasis on learning and development – progress your career with us