Sales Team Lead

wefinanceanycar.com; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based commission

OTE £50,000

20 days annual leave

Job summary

We Finance Any Car is seeking an experienced Sales Team Leader in Manchester to drive performance, develop people and build a high-performing team. Lead a group of Sales Executives, coach daily, monitor KPIs and shape a results-focused culture with strong leadership support.

You will own coaching for targets, contribute to performance reviews and handle complex deals while ensuring a five-star customer experience within a growing finance operations team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales leadership, team leader or sales management role.
• Hands-on leadership style with coaching passion.
• Strong understanding of KPIs, conversion and sales performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Sales Executives to consistently achieve and exceed targets.
• Drive daily performance through hands-on coaching, feedback and structured development.
• Monitor KPIs, pipeline, conversion and individual performance to maximise team output.
• Listen to calls and identify opportunities to improve sales conversations and conversion.
• Deliver regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and on-the-job coaching.
• Support your team with complex deals across customers, lenders and dealers.
• Create a high-energy, accountable and results-focused sales environment.
• Lead from the front and assist in securing key opportunities and deals.
• Ensure the team delivers a five-star customer experience.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching

KPIs

Communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Job description

Are you an experienced sales leader who knows how to drive performance, develop people and create a winning team culture? At We Finance Any Car, we’re growing and we’re building the next layer of leadership to match.

We’re looking for a driven, accountable and people-focused Sales Team Leader to take ownership of a high-performing team of Sales Executives. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on results, leads from the front and knows how to get the very best out of people in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

If you’re motivated by performance, passionate about developing others and ready to play a key role in scaling a successful sales operation, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get:

• Performance-driven commission structure with the opportunity to earn up to £33,000 per annum in commission
• Realistic OTE of £50,000
• Clear visibility of team performance and earnings
• A transparent structure that rewards results
• Regular performance-based incentivesRecognition for individual and team success
• Clear and visible performance tracking
• A culture that celebrates strong leadership and results
• Structured leadership onboarding
• Ongoing coaching and support from senior leadership
• Clear progression opportunities into senior leadership roles
• Opportunity to shape, develop and build your own high-performing team
• Genuine autonomy to make an impact
• Contemporary office space with excellent facilities
• Supportive senior leadership team
• A growing business where your ideas and impact are recognised
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday rewards based on performance and commitment

The Role:

As a Sales Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Sales Executives to consistently achieve and exceed targets
• Drive daily performance through hands-on coaching, feedback and structured development
• Monitor KPIs, pipeline, conversion and individual performance to maximise team output
• Listen to calls and identify opportunities to improve sales conversations, objection handling and conversion
• Deliver regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and on-the-job coaching
• Support your team with complex deals across customers, lenders and dealers
• Create a high-energy, accountable and results-focused sales environment
• Lead from the front, stepping in when needed to support key opportunities and drive deals forward
• Ensure the team consistently delivers a five-star customer experience
• Work closely with senior leadership to support wider growth, performance and sales strategy

What We’re Looking For:

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Proven experience in a sales leadership, team leader or sales management role
• A strong background in fast-paced, target-driven sales environments
• A hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for coaching and developing people
• A strong understanding of KPIs, conversion and sales performance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing performance and having challenging conversations when required
• A commercially focused, results-driven mindset
• Resilience, accountability and the ability to thrive under pressure

Experience within vehicle finance, brokerage or financial services is essential

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm

Why We Finance Any Car?

This isn’t simply a step up into management — it’s an opportunity to own performance, develop people and make a measurable impact within a growing business.

You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the support of an experienced senior leadership team and the opportunity to build a high-performing team around you.

As the business continues to grow, so will the opportunities available to our strongest performers and leaders.

Ready to Lead the Team?

If you’re an ambitious sales leader looking for a role where you can drive results, develop people and progress your own career, we’d love to hear from you.