Sales Team Leader

James Grace; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction sales company based in Coalville is seeking a Sales Team Leader to manage sales operations and lead the sales team. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and staff management, with strong communication and IT skills. The position offers a base salary between £30,000 and £33,000 per annum, along with commission and quarterly bonuses.

Benefits

Commission structure

Quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and staff management.
• Exceptional people skills and professionalism.
• Strong IT skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound sales enquiries and personal accounts.
• Coach and motivate the sales team to hit targets.
• Implement sales strategies and report on performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Staff management

Exceptional people skills

Effective oral communication skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

Overview

Sales Team Leader. Based in Coalville, Leicestershire. The ideal candidate should have experience in Sales with a background in Construction.

The Role

The Sales Team Leader ensures cohesion and consistency within the sales team, acting as the main driver of departmental performance and standards. This role balances personal sales contribution with team leadership, ensuring both individual and departmental targets are achieved.

Main Duties

• Sales Delivery
  • Handle inbound sales enquiries, manage personal accounts, and complete timely follow-ups.
  • Proactively develop opportunities from dormant and new leads.
  • Ensure all enquiries are maximised with cross-sell/upsell where appropriate.
  • Support Business Development outreach where inbound opportunities overlap.
• Team Leadership
  • Coach, motivate, and develop the sales team to hit departmental targets.
  • Monitor daily and monthly sales KPIs, including order value, follow-ups, and pipeline activity.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and annual performance reviews.
  • Contribute to the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new hires.
• Process & Improvement
  • Implement sales strategies set by the Sales Director, adapting them into practical daily routines.
  • Standardise best practice sales processes and ensure consistent adoption across the team.
  • Maintain and grow product knowledge across the team, ensuring updates are cascaded effectively and applied consistently.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline efficiency and customer experience.
  • Provide reports on departmental performance to management, highlighting successes and development areas.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sales experience
• Staff management
• Exceptional people skills and professionalism
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong IT skills

Salary

• Base Salary: GBP30,000.00 - GBP33,000.00 per annum
• Commission Structure
• Quarterly bonus