Sales Manager

The Channel Recruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead their sales team. You will be responsible for driving business growth, managing sales cycles, and developing strategic sales plans. Candidates should have proven sales management experience in B2B IT sales and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday

Group Life Insurance

Income Protection

Gym Discounts

Free Fuel Fridays

Employee of the Quarter

Employee Referral program

Qualifications

• Proven sales and sales management experience in B2B IT sales, preferably in an IT Reseller/VAR or MSP.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership skills with hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of IT sales professionals.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Identify new business opportunities in IT solutions.

Skills

Sales management experience

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

CRM proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB TITLE: Sales Manager

Location: Manchester

SALARY: £(phone number removed) Plus £40,000 OTE & Car allowance

BENEFITS: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program and many more.

Are you an experienced Sales Manager within the IT Reseller or MSP space?

Do you see yourself as a true player-manager someone who leads by example, driving sales success while staying hands-on with both clients and the team?

Established in the 80 s, XMA has grown to become one of the top ten largest value-added resellers in the UK. Today, we re an independent UK company with full geographic coverage and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector.

We win awards for our ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. We specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. We consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes. We collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.

We are currently hiring a Sales Manager based at our offices in Manchester.

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sales Manager to lead our IT sales team and drive business growth across new and existing markets. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a sales professional who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and leading by example. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of account executives, developing strategic sales plans, and actively contributing to revenue generation.

About the position: Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of IT sales professionals to achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Proactively manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and closing.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the IT solutions and services sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth.
• Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis for senior management.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, and technical teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement within the sales team.

About you: Sales Manager

We are looking for someone with proven sales and sales management experience in B2B IT sales, preferably within an IT Reseller/VAR or MSP.

In addition you ll need the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and strong business acumen.
• Ability to build long‑term client relationships and manage complex sales cycles.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive, self‑motivated attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

We proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are registered Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and as such, we will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process.

If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is (url removed), we will be happy to action your requests.