Sales Manager

Ideagen; Stapleford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. You'll coach and inspire your team, drive accountability, and collaborate with other departments to enhance efficiency. Experience in strategic planning and sales operations is essential. This role offers hybrid work arrangements, allowing for a flexible balance between office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic planning and forecasting skills including market analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing sales teams.
• Experience in performance management and driving accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sales team to achieve targets.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive accountability.
• Build relationships with executive stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Forecasting skills

Leadership

Sales operations

Performance management

Job description

Role Purpose

Location- Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Level -Manager/ Experienced Professional

Department - Sales

Working Pattern - Hybrid (three days a week in the head office)

Benefits -Benefits at Ideagen

Salary - The salary for this role will be discussed at next stage.

We’re seeking a proven Sales Manager who is passionate about building high-performing teams and driving sustainable growth. In this role, you will lead from the front, coaching, motivating and empowering our Quality Account Managers to exceed their targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are driven by team success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the sales team to achieve targets, focusing on skills growth and career progression
• Monitor performance metrics and drive accountability through effective review systems
• Partner with sales operations to improve efficiency and support new technologies and methodologies
• Manage day-to-day team operations, including quota delivery and forecast cadence
• Build strong relationships with C-suite and executive stakeholders
• Lead account strategy orchestration across cross-functional teams including Solutions, Success, Partners and Marketing
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding their business needs and aligning Ideagen solutions to deliver value

Skills and Experience

• We’re looking for someone with strong strategic planning and forecasting skills, including market analysis and vision execution
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing sales teams with a focus on growth and progression
• Experience in performance management, using metrics and review systems to drive accountability and results
• Expertise in sales operations and process optimisation, including implementing new technologies and methodologies
• Confident in day-to-day people management, with a structured approach to quota delivery and forecast management

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs. We’re building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you’ll thrive at Ideagen!

What is next?

If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us [e-mail]. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!