Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to join our senior team and play a pivotal role in driving GeoSmart’s growth. This position is ideal for a proactive, innovative sales professional with a passion for leading teams, building strong client relationships and delivering measurable results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Work with our Sales and Marketing Director to develop and implement sales plans to accelerate growth and strengthen market position.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire our sales team, setting targets, tracking performance, and fostering a results-driven culture.
• Business Development: Take a hands-on approach to developing key accounts, nurturing client relationships, and building a robust sales pipeline.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our technical experts to launch new services, ensuring alignment between client needs and technical delivery.
• Client Engagement: Enhance GeoSmart’s reputation as a trusted adviser by delivering exceptional value to key accounts, supported by our expert consultancy team.
• Future Growth: This role will be key to our further rapid growth and offer a career pathway to a Board position, reflecting the critical importance of sales and marketing to GeoSmart’s ongoing success.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven track record in B2B technical sales, ideally in a consultancy or software environment or similar.
• Training and hands-on experience with systematic sales processes.
• Leadership experience, including managing teams, and driving accountability.
• A university degree in a relevant subject.
• The ability to grasp environmental factors such as climate change, sea level rise, and risk management strategies for property development and asset management.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to adopt new ideas and technologies to enhance sales performance.
• Proficient in business technology, with strong communication skills and an appreciation for attention to detail.
• Strong people skills. You will have a track record of engagement through industry and customer relationships to drive success through strong teamwork.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Familiarity with environmental consultancy services or the property sector.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive strategies.
• Empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and a “completer-finisher” mindset.

The ideal candidate

We’re seeking a forward-thinking professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a collaborative leader who excels at leveraging expertise from others to drive results.
• Be a natural networker who equally enjoys working with technology enabled campaigns and is comfortable with running campaigns that leverage industry relationships to achieve sales success.
• Bring a fresh perspective, embracing new technologies and scale-up methods to keep GeoSmart on its rapid growth trajectory.
• Demonstrate a balance of analytical rigour and creative problem-solving.
• Exhibit a commitment to seeing initiatives through to completion.

GeoSmart is an industry leader in tackling climate challenges and delivering sustainable solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working with a passionate and dedicated group of professionals. We offer:

• A supportive, hybrid working environment.
• Opportunities to shape the future of our business and industry.
• A clear pathway for career progression, including Board-level responsibilities.
• If you’re ready to lead GeoSmart’s sales efforts and contribute to a business that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.