Head of Sales

Carfinance 247; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital car finance platform in Manchester is looking for a Head of Sales to lead a large sales department. This role requires a proven sales leader who can inspire teams, manage leads effectively, and deliver on ambitious targets. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in achieving sales excellence. Enjoy perks like uncapped commission and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Industry-leading uncapped commission

Enhanced annual leave + your birthday off!

Mental & physical health support

Enhanced family leave

Workplace Nursery & Electric Vehicle Schemes

Boosted pension contributions

Bee Fit 247 wellbeing & fitness programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large teams (30+ people) in a sales setting.
• Strong sales leadership history with a record of exceeding targets.
• Exceptional skills in motivation and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead teams to exceed sales targets.
• Oversee a diverse group of sales professionals.
• Shape and execute sales strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Motivation Skills

Lead Management

KPI Management

Decision Making

Job description

Are you a sales leader with a proven track record? At CarFinance 247, we're searching for a Head of Sales to help drive our business to the next level. Reporting directly into the Sales Director you will be responsible for leading a large, fast‑paced sales department. With full responsibility for their overall target, you will be a hands‑on leader who can cope in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will be a resilient, confident, inspiring individual with a proven track record in sales leadership, lead management, and driving results through people. If you have a passion for motivating large teams, optimising performance, and setting new standards for success, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Performance: Inspire, lead, and energise your teams to consistently exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• People Management: Oversee a large, diverse group of sales professionals, providing clear direction, motivation, and accountability.
• Lead Allocation & Optimisation: Manage and distribute leads effectively to maximise conversion, efficiency, and output.
• Strategic Oversight: Shape and execute sales strategies that drive growth, productivity, and customer success.
• Operational Excellence: Take ownership of dialler management, resource planning, and campaign performance to maintain operational efficiency.
• Motivation & Culture: Foster a positive, energetic, and high‑performance culture where teams are engaged and results‑driven.
• KPI Setting & Delivery: Establish and manage data‑driven KPIs that push boundaries and deliver outstanding results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large teams (30+ people) in a sales, contact centre, or operations setting.
• A strong sales leadership background, with a history of exceeding performance and revenue targets.
• Exceptional motivational and leadership skills, inspiring teams to deliver excellence.
• Expertise in lead management and allocation, using data and insight to drive performance.
• Experience in setting and managing efficient sales KPIs.
• Confidence in decision‑making, thriving under pressure in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Dialler management and campaign optimisation experience (advantageous).

Perks You'll Love

• Industry‑leading uncapped commission
• Enhanced annual leave + your birthday off!
• Mental & physical health support
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Workplace Nursery & Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Boosted pension contributions
• Bee Fit 247 wellbeing & fitness programmes
• And loads more!

About Team 247

We're more than the UK's #1 digital car finance platform. We're a Manchester tech business that's reshaping how people buy cars. Backed by smart tech, sharp minds, and a relentless focus on exceptional service, we're on a mission to make car finance simple, fast, and customer‑first. We've got big goals – and the roadmap to get there. Join us and be part of something exciting.

Equality Every Day At Car Finance 247, we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.