Sales Operations Manager

H2O Recruitment Services; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Sales Operations Manager to drive strategic growth and build high-performing teams. This role entails managing and mentoring sales staff, overseeing pipelines and forecasts, and collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates will possess a strong sales management background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop business. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary + commission/bonus structure

Car allowance

Clear progression path

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales management.
• Demonstrable success in growing new business and high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a sales team to meet revenue targets.
• Drive new business through client engagement.
• Manage pipelines and forecast performance.

Skills

Sales management

Team leadership

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Job description

Opportunity

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving performance and building high‑performing sales teams? My client is looking for a Sales Operations Manager to lead, inspire and deliver strategic growth within their recruitment division.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a team to meet and exceed monthly and annual revenue targets
• Driving new business through strategic client engagement and proactive sales activities
• Building strong client relationships across the sectors
• Managing pipelines, forecasting performance, and contributing to business planning
• Ensuring excellence in service delivery, compliance, and team development
• Collaborating closely with the Director to align operations with broader strategic goals
• Monitoring and controlling all overheads and cost of sales
• Carrying out all appraisals and reviews in line with company guidelines
• Ensuring all new recruits are fully inducted into the program and continually reviewed, coached and developed
• Holding weekly meetings to ensure staff are fully informed and focused on the targets and general direction of their branch
• Setting and reviewing individuals and teams' sales, activity and revenue targets on both a weekly and monthly basis in line with company targets and objectives

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in sales management
• Demonstrable success in growing new business and developing high‑performing teams
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on sales capability
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills
• Commercially astute with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in CRM systems and comfortable with reporting and metrics

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary + commission/bonus structure, Car allowance
• Clear progression path and influence over business direction
• Dynamic, ambitious working environment with autonomy to lead
• Opportunity to shape and scale a growing division