Sales Manager UK (Direct & Channel Growth)

KOSTAL Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to drive UK sales growth. The successful candidate will manage direct sales and build a channel ecosystem, focusing on e-mobility services. Key responsibilities include executing sales strategies, pipeline management, and developing partnerships. Ideal applicants will have 5+ years in B2B sales, preferably in SaaS or tech. This role offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and the chance to impact the future of electric mobility.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and location

Career growth opportunities

Gym or yoga class memberships

E-bike subscriptions

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven success in B2B sales, ideally in SaaS, technology, digital infrastructure, or e-mobility.
• Experience in building or growing a channel business, with strong partner engagement skills.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a UK sales strategy across direct enterprise prospects and channel partners.
• Build and close a high-quality sales pipeline for the vaylens platform.
• Identify and recruit new reseller and strategic partners.

Skills

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Negotiation

Customer Service

Computer Literacy

Presentation Skills

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Manager to lead the growth of vaylens across the this role you will take ownership of both direct sales opportunities and the development of a scalable channel ecosystem. Your focus will be on identifying new revenue opportunities building strong commercial relationships and enabling partners who can accelerate our market presence.

Experience in the e-mobility sector particularly in building or supporting a channel business is highly desirable but we welcome applications from exceptional sales leaders with relevant SaaS or technology backgrounds who can learn fast and execute strongly.

You will :

Own and execute a UK sales strategy across both direct enterprise prospects and channel partners

Build manage and close a high-quality sales pipeline driving adoption of vaylens platform and services

Identify and recruit new reseller referral and strategic partners supporting them to market and sell our solutions effectively

Develop joint business plans with partners to scale revenue drive co-selling and build long-term commercial relationships

Work closely with partners on sales enablement go-to-market plans and customer engagement activities

Manage forecasting reporting and pipeline accuracy to ensure predictable revenue growth

Act as a trusted advisor to customers and partners ensuring strong stakeholder engagement at both operational and executive levels

Collaborate internally with product marketing and customer success to support smooth deployments and high customer satisfaction

Position vaylens as a leading solution provider within the EV charging and digital infrastructure ecosystem

Qualifications :

5 years of proven success in B2B sales ideally in SaaS technology digital infrastructure or e-mobility

Experience building or growing a channel business resellers distributors or strategic partners (e-mobility experience is a strong advantage but not essential)

Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets

Strong partner and customer engagement skills with experience selling to senior stakeholders

Commercially minded with excellent pipeline management negotiation and sales execution capabilities

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-moving environment

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

UK-based with the ability to travel for partner and customer meetings as needed

Additional Information :

• A purpose-driven company driving Europes transition toward electric mobility
• Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality
• A safe and future-oriented workplace as part of the Kostal group
• Flexible working hours and location
• Great opportunities for career growth
• Extras like gym or yoga class memberships e-bike subscriptions etc

Why join vaylens

At vaylens we are shaping the future of e-mobility and digital infrastructure. Joining us means being part of a fast-growing mission-driven company where you can have a tangible impact on how businesses manage and operate EV charging networks. You will have the freedom to build and scale a channel ecosystem in the UK backed by an innovative platform and a team committed to success.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Direct Sales,Door-to-Door Experience,Presentation Skills,Customer Service,Retail Sales,Computer Literacy,Schematics,Outside Sales,Affiliate Marketing,Human Resources,negotiation

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1