Sales Manager

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Lead or Manager to join their growing team in Leeds. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead a team of Account Managers and drive business development strategies in a thriving media and events environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B sales, demonstrating leadership and a passion for growth. With a hybrid work option and a competitive salary package, this is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

25 days leave + Bank Holidays

Profit-related bonus

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in B2B sales with strong leadership skills.
• Proven track record in driving revenue and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Account Managers.
• Drive revenue growth across key sectors and manage key accounts.
• Implement a Business Development plan with the MD.

Skills

B2B Sales

Leadership Skills

Pipeline Management

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Full Job Description

Location - Leeds, West Yorkshire - hybrid option

Salary: Package of £60,000 + Bonus

Benefits: 25 days leave + Bank Holidays, Profit-related bonus, Free Onsite Parking

Role Summary:

We are working exclusively on this role for our client, a leading Media Asset & Events business in Leeds. Due to continued strategic growth, the company is looking to recruit a Sales Lead or Manager to work within a pivotal role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a business experiencing strong growth and positive change in the coming years, with this role playing a key part. Working closely with the MD and Marketing Manager, you will work strategically to implement a Business Development plan, lead a small team of Account Managers, and manage a key portfolio of clients, building relationships and developing business.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead the team of Account Managers, coaching, developing, and succession planning, continually assessing performance levels.
• Drive revenue and growth across key sector areas, managing your own key accounts and developing those relationships.
• Work with the MD to develop and successfully implement a strong Business Development plan.
• Assess sales pipeline and report on activity regularly.
• Make recommendations for improvements across the Sales and Business Development functions.
• Evaluate sector trends and ensure the service proposition meets and exceeds client priorities.
• Represent the business at high-profile industry events within the UK and internationally.

Summary of the Right Candidate:

• This exciting opportunity is ideal for a results-focused and experienced Account Manager, Sales Manager, or Sales Lead who has worked within a B2B sales role and demonstrates strong leadership skills and a passion for driving growth.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Experience in Legal, Financial Services, SaaS, Fintech, digital media, publishing, or events is highly desirable, but experience from other sectors will also be considered.
• You will enjoy a dual role where leadership and proactive sales go hand in hand, demonstrating success in a target-driven sales environment.
• You will be skilled in pipeline management and confident across all areas of business development.
• A strategic thinker capable of creative thinking across all areas.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to produce persuasive sales proposals and presentations.
• You will be proactive with positive energy, eager to make a difference within this growing business.

If you meet the above skills and experience and are excited about this opportunity, we are looking to speak to prospective candidates immediately.