Sales Manager

Speedyfreight; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedy Freight is seeking a commercially minded Sales Manager to take ownership of sales performance across two Speedy Freight territories: Milton Keynes & Hemel Hempstead, and Peterborough & Lincoln. You will work directly with the franchise owner and a close-knit team across sales, customer support and operations.

You’ll shape the sales strategy, develop the team, drive new business and ensure KPIs are achieved, while collaborating with operations to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager or similar leadership role.
• Track record of delivering sales growth and KPIs.
• Experience building and implementing sales strategies.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sales strategy and growth across Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Peterborough and Lincoln territories.
• Develop clear sales plans, targets and priorities to support regional growth.
• Own and drive sales KPIs, ensuring targets are understood, monitored and achieved.
• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong, sustainable sales pipeline.
• Analyse sales performance and activity to identify opportunities, challenges and areas for improvement.
• Coach, support and motivate the existing team to improve sales activity, conversion and revenue.
• Introduce structure, consistency and accountability across the sales process.
• Work closely with the franchise owner to shape commercial strategy and identify new opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and support the team in developing and retaining key accounts.
• Work collaboratively with operations and customer support to translate sales growth into profitable business.
• Regularly report on performance with progress against targets.
• Lead by example and stay hands-on with sales activity when needed.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

KPI tracking

Pipeline management

Coaching

Data-driven

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Sales Manager

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Speedy Freight- UK

Compensation: £40,000 / year

Description

Location: HP18 / Buckinghamshire – commutable distance required (15 miles max)

The Role

We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Sales Manager to take ownership of sales performance and growth across two Speedy Freight territories covering Milton Keynes & Hemel Hempstead, and Peterborough & Lincoln.

This is a key role within a growing franchise operation, working directly with the franchise owner and a close-knit team across sales, customer support and operations.

You’ll have genuine ownership of the sales strategy across both territories — driving new business, developing the team, improving sales activity and taking accountability for delivering the KPIs that will support continued growth.

The Opportunity

As sales manager, this is an opportunity to take real ownership of sales growth across two expanding territories, rather than simply managing an established sales function.

You’ll have the freedom to shape the sales strategy, introduce structure and accountability, develop the existing team and build new business across Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Peterborough and Lincoln.

You’ll work closely with the franchise owners in a growing business where your contribution will be highly visible and directly linked to commercial performance.

If you’re a commercially driven Sales Manager who enjoys owning the number, developing people and turning strategy into growth, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing...

• Take ownership of sales strategy and growth across the Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Peterborough and Lincoln territories
• Develop clear sales plans, targets and priorities to support continued regional growth
• Own and drive sales KPIs, ensuring targets are understood, monitored and achieved
• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong, sustainable sales pipeline
• Analyse sales performance and activity to identify opportunities, challenges and areas for improvement
• Coach, support and motivate the existing team to improve sales activity, conversion and revenue
• Introduce structure, consistency and accountability across the sales process
• Work closely with the franchise owner to shape commercial strategy and identify new opportunities
• Build strong relationships with customers and support the team in developing and retaining key accounts
• Work collaboratively with the operational and customer support teams to ensure sales growth translates into excellent customer service and profitable business
• Regularly report on performance, providing clear insight into progress against targets and actions required
• Lead by example and remain hands-on with sales activity when required

What we’re looking for...

• We’re looking for someone who combines commercial thinking with strong sales leadership. You’ll be comfortable setting direction, holding people accountable and getting involved when needed.
• You’ll ideally have:
• Proven experience in a Sales Manager, Sales Leader or similar commercial role
• A strong track record of delivering sales growth and achieving KPIs
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies
• The confidence to coach, challenge and motivate a sales team
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of pipeline management, conversion and sales activity
• A data-driven approach, using performance information to make decisions and improve results
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach — someone who sees an opportunity and acts on it
• The ability to work independently while partnering closely with the franchise owner and wider team
• Experience within logistics, transport, freight or another B2B service environment would be advantageous, but isn’t essential

Why join us?

Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial logistics business where your ideas, leadership and results genuinely make an impact. You’ll have the autonomy to shape sales strategy, develop a team and help drive the growth of multiple territories, backed by the strength, systems and support of the wider Speedy Freight network.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make your mark, build something and directly influence growth, this is a great opportunity to do it.