Sales Manager (eCommerce)

The Growth Foundation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic growth partner in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager (Maternity Cover) to drive demand and nurture partnerships in the eCommerce space. This hybrid role emphasizes outbound sales, consultative selling, and building relationships with founders. Candidates should possess 3–5 years of sales experience and a strong understanding of the eCommerce ecosystem. Join a dynamic team and make an impact from day one.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Opportunity for impact

Work with ambitious brands

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in sales, partnerships, or commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of the eCommerce and D2C ecosystem.
• Data-literate and organised with proactive working style.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute outbound campaigns and manage the sales pipeline.
• Build proposals and support pitches to prospective clients.
• Support client development, renewals, and upselling.

Skills

Sales experience

Partnerships management

Consultative selling

Analytical skills

Outbound sales

Job description

Duration: 9 month maternity cover

Location: London (Hybrid)

Reports to: CEO/CGO (Founders)

The Growth Foundation (TGF) is on a mission: to be the strategic growth partner for ambitious DTC and eCommerce brands. From beauty to tech, home to wellness, we help founders scale profitably, sustainably, and enjoyably—guiding them through key growth chapters like investment navigation, platform optimisation, new market entry, and performance transformation.

We’re entering an exciting phase of brand fame, productisation, and recurring revenue growth, and we’re looking for a Sales Manager (Maternity Cover) to play a pivotal role in driving demand, nurturing partnerships, and converting high-quality opportunities into lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and execute outbound campaigns, qualify inbound leads, and manage your sales pipeline.
• Build compelling proposals and support pitches to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to nurture strategic partnerships and maximise co-marketing opportunities.
• Support client development, renewals, and upsell conversations.
• Represent TGF at events and within the DTC/eCommerce ecosystem as a credible, trusted voice.

Success Looks Like:

• 3 months: Confidently managing pipeline, generating leads, and supporting upcoming events.
• 6 months: Consistently booking new business meetings and contributing to revenue growth.
• End of contract: Delivering agreed lead and revenue targets, ensuring a strong handover.

Who You Are:

• 3–5 years’ experience in sales, partnerships, or commercial roles (eCommerce, agency, or SaaS).
• Strong understanding of the eCommerce and D2C ecosystem.
• Confident in outbound sales, relationship building, and consultative selling with founders.
• Data-literate, analytical, and commercially motivated.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work autonomously while collaborating closely with leadership.

Why Join TGF:

• Work with ambitious, fast-growing brands across diverse sectors.
• Join a small, expert team that truly values strategic growth and commercial impact.
• Hybrid flexibility with the chance to make a visible impact from day one.

We would love to respond to every application however due to the volume of applications we receive this isn't always possible. If you have not heard within 2 weeks of applying, please assume on this occasion that your application has not been shortlisted. We may retain your CV to contact you about future employment opportunities that are being managed by The Growth Foundation Talent.

The Growth Foundation Talent is deeply committed to building a diverse & inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.