Sales Manager

Tate; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northampton is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive results and inspire a team of 5. The successful candidate will develop and implement a sales strategy, managing existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities. Responsibilities include mentoring the team, reporting on revenue targets, and improving sales processes. If you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and results-driven, we encourage you to apply early.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Equal opportunity employer support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales leadership and achieving targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to spot growth opportunities.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a Sales & Account Management strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 5.
• Build relationships, provide quotes, and offer solutions.
• Collaborate with Directors on sales initiatives.
• Report on revenue targets and ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Team management

Results-driven

Job description

Sales Manager
Northampton
Up to £50,000 + quarterly bonus

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for sales and strategy? We're looking for a Sales Manager who can lead from the front— a true player‑manager who thrives on driving results while inspiring a team of 5. Your team will predominantly manage existing accounts, with an aspect of new business development.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver a Sales & Account Management strategy that fuels growth and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 5, ensuring they hit KPIs and exceed expectations.
• Be hands‑on in the sales process—build relationships, provide quotes, and offer solutions to client needs.
• Collaborate with Directors and Marketing to align sales initiatives with business goals.
• Report on revenue targets, SLAs, and KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in sales leadership and achieving targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to spot growth opportunities.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and results‑driven with attention to detail.

This is your chance to shape the future of our client’s sales function, make a real impact, and grow with a forward‑thinking business. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and deliver, we want to hear from you.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.