Sales Manager

Stride Resource Management Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in the UK is seeking a driven Sales Manager to lead their high-performing sales team. In this full-time position, you will have the autonomy to shape the division, manage a dedicated team, and drive new business performance. Exceptional internal support includes leads and dedicated project teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in insurance sales and the ability to motivate teams while strategically identifying growth opportunities. A strong benefits package and clear progression path await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Six-figure total remuneration

Strong benefits package including pension and bonus

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven background in insurance sales, ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong track record of winning and retaining commercial clients.
• Ambitious, resilient, and ownership-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front on sales and manage a high-performing team.
• Drive new business performance and expand the sales function.
• Collaborate with internal project teams for large client conversion.

Skills

Insurance sales expertise

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Target-driven mindset

Job description

Sales Manager - High-Performing Insurance Sales Team

Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid / Flexible Location

We’re proud to be partnered with one of the highest-performing insurance sales teams in the UK, who are now seeking an exceptional Sales Manager to lead, inspire and continue driving their success.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that provides everything you need to win-comprehensive lead generation, established partnership introducers, project teams focused on securing larger clients, and full broking support.

As Sales Manager, you’ll lead from the front, manage a driven sales team, and have full autonomy to grow and shape the division.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on both sales delivery and team management. You’ll be responsible for driving new business performance, coaching your team, and maximising the support available from internal partners to secure high-value opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading from the front on sales, driving new business performance
• Managing and developing a high-performing team of sales professionals
• Leveraging a strong pipeline of leads, introducers, and marketing activity
• Working with internal project teams to target and convert larger commercial clients
• Collaborating with broking teams to deliver bespoke insurance solutions
• Setting performance standards and ensuring consistent results
• Expanding the sales function with full remit to recruit and grow the team
• Representing the business with senior stakeholders and key partners

About You

• Proven background in insurance sales, ideally in a leadership or senior development role
• Strong track record of winning and retaining commercial clients
• Confident leading and motivating a high-performing sales team
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and convert growth opportunities
• Skilled relationship builder with excellent communication abilities
• Commercial, target-driven, and comfortable leading by example
• Ambitious, resilient, and ready to take ownership of a fast-growing division

What’s on Offer

• Six-figure total remuneration
• Exceptional internal support: leads, introducers, project teams, broking expertise
• Genuine autonomy to shape, expand, and develop the team
• Clear progression path within a rapidly growing national broker
• Hybrid working with flexibility on location
• Strong benefits package including pension, bonus, and development support

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven Sales Manager who wants to lead one of the UK's top insurance sales teams, with the backing, resources, and earning potential to match.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.