Sales Manager

CRS; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission structure

Job summary

CRS in Bristol is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to build and lead an outbound sales function from the ground up. This office-based role offers the autonomy to shape the sales culture, process, and team structure, working closely with the CEO.

You'll recruit and develop junior sales professionals, set performance targets, and drive a high-velocity pipeline with an uncapped commission structure, delivering significant earning potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management and outbound leadership.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Experience recruiting, coaching and developing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive a high-performance sales culture focused on activity, accountability, and results.
• Lead from the front, setting standards for sales excellence and customer engagement.
• Monitor and manage KPIs, pipeline activity, conversion rates, and team performance.
• Implement sales processes and best practices to maximise results.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of junior sales professionals.
• Create and deliver training programmes to build sales capability and confidence.
• Coach and mentor team members to achieve and exceed performance targets.
• Foster a positive, energetic, and results-driven team environment.
• Work closely with the CEO to develop and execute sales growth strategies.
• Provide regular reporting, forecasting, and performance insights.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth.

Skills

Sales leadership

Outbound sales

Team building

KPI monitoring

Coaching

Recruiting

Training programs

Customer engagement

Job description

Sales Manager

Office based - Bristol

My client is an exciting and ambitious technology-led business operating within the EPOS and payments sector. With significant growth plans ahead, they are looking for talented individuals who want to build, develop, and progress alongside the business.

They are looking for an ambitious, hands-on Sales Manager to build and lead a high-performing outbound sales function from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business as the first sales leadership hire, working directly with the CEO to shape the sales culture, processes, and team structure. You'll have the autonomy to make a significant impact while benefiting from excellent earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.

The Role

Sales Leadership & Performance

• Drive a high-performance sales culture focused on activity, accountability, and results.
• Lead from the front, setting standards for sales excellence and customer engagement.
• Monitor and manage KPIs, pipeline activity, conversion rates, and team performance.
• Implement sales processes and best practices to maximise results.

Team Building & Development

• Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of junior sales professionals.
• Create and deliver training programmes to build sales capability and confidence.
• Coach and mentor team members to achieve and exceed performance targets.
• Foster a positive, energetic, and results-driven team environment.

Strategy & Growth

• Work closely with the CEO to develop and execute sales growth strategies.
• Provide regular reporting, forecasting, and performance insights.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the sales function, including systems, processes, and structure.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth.

About You

• Proven experience in sales management, call centre management, or outbound sales leadership.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing sales teams.
• Comfortable operating in a player-coach capacity within a growing business.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach.
• Passionate about building teams and creating a winning sales culture.

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Uncapped commission structure with significant earning potential.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.
• Opportunity to build and shape a sales function from the ground up.
• Clear progression into a senior leadership position as the team grows.
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a fast-growing business.

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than just a management position. It offers the opportunity to build a team, influence strategy, create a high-performing culture, and be rewarded for the success you deliver.