Head of Telesales

Carfinance247 Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital car finance platform in Manchester is seeking a Head of Sales to drive their business growth. You will lead a large, dynamic sales team and ensure targets are consistently exceeded. The ideal candidate has proven sales leadership experience, strong motivational skills, and expertise in lead management. This role offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment with competitive benefits including uncapped commission and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Industry-leading uncapped commission

Enhanced annual leave + birthday off

Mental & physical health support

Enhanced family leave

Workplace Nursery & Electric Vehicle Schemes

Boosted pension contributions

Wellbeing & fitness programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large teams (30+ people) in sales or operations.
• Strong history of exceeding sales performance and revenue targets.
• Expertise in lead management using data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead teams to exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Manage lead distribution to maximize efficiency and output.
• Execute sales strategies driving growth and productivity.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team management

Lead management

Setting KPIs

Motivational skills

Job description

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 phone base sales environment. 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

Who We’re Looking For

• 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).
• Industry experience is useful but not essential.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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!