Sales Team Leader

THE GRADUATE PROJECT LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Greater London seeks a dynamic individual to manage a team of Account Managers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the performance of financial services by managing and expanding accounts throughout the UK, achieving budget targets, and delivering KPIs. Strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in retail or financial services are essential. The role offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus 20% bonus and other benefits.

Benefits

20% performance bonus

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience managing a team, ideally in retail or financial services.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and delivering KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Account Managers and drive company performance.
• Achieve budget targets and analyze results versus objectives.
• Evaluate, train, and grow the field sales team.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal and oral communication

Time management

Results-oriented

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Our client is a global company focusing on financial services within the luxury retail industry and are looking for a dynamic individual to join their sales team based in central London.

The holder of this position is responsible for managing a team of Account Managers, proactively driving performance of the company’s financial services by managing, improving and expanding the assigned account portfolio in London and assigned areas throughout the UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Relationship with customers and partners, as well as main stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction with clear communication to the field sales team
• Achievement of Budget targets
• Analysis of results vs objectives, understanding reason for deviation and initiation of corrective actions when needed
• Ensure CRM, Microstrategy and all sales tools are properly used
• Evaluate, grow, train and improve the field sales team
• Delivery of KPIs and budgeted revenue targets at store level
• Report to the Company all significant competitor activities and market trends
• Accurate use of CRM (Salesforce) to plan, record and report account specific activity

Requirements

• Full UK driving Licence
• Experience managing a team, ideally in retail or financial services
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and oral communication skills
• Driven and enthusiastic individuals, who can use their own initiative
• The skills to build and maintain strong customer relationships with an ability to grasp customer's current and potential needs
• Good use of time management skills, can demonstrate ability to prioritize
• Results‑orientated with a proven track record of achieving targets
• PC Literate. Competent user of Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications

Salary

up to £35,000 plus 20% and other company benefits