Sales Manager

Candidate Source Careers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Sales Manager in Guildford to shape a thriving team and influence strategy. This senior role offers autonomy in developing the sales function and fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will have strong B2B sales management experience and the ability to drive performance. The position comes with a strong benefits package and flexible hybrid/remote working options.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing B2B sales teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive team performance.
• Ability to develop and deliver a sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Business Development Executives.
• Own and deliver the full sales strategy.
• Provide accurate sales forecasting and pipeline visibility.
• Embed a high-performance culture within the sales team.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

B2B sales management

Team leadership

Strategic forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

You know how to take a sales function and turn it into something sharper, smarter, and commercially outstanding and as a Sales Manager, this is your chance to shape a team, influence strategy, and make a visible impact from day one. This role puts you right at the heart of a business that values clarity, collaboration and real commercial ownership.

Whats in it for you

• A senior role where your decisions genuinely influence business direction
• Autonomy to shape the sales function and develop a growing team
• A supportive, people-focused culture that backs new ideas
• Flexible hybrid / remote working
• A strong benefits package including bonus, pension, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover

What youll be getting stuck into as a Sales Manager

• Leading and developing a team of Business Development Executives to drive performance
• Owning and delivering the full sales strategy across the function
• Providing accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility to inform decisions
• Embedding a high-performance, accountable culture
• Strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing reporting rhythms, reviews and recruitment activity

What youll bring to the table as a Sales Manager

Previous experience managing B2B sales teams in a fast-moving e...