Sales Team Leader

3Search; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Pro

Birthday day off

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

3Search, Manchester-based consumer business, seeks a Sales Team Leader to build and lead Manchester's first regional direct sales team. You will drive customer acquisition across events, coach brand ambassadors, and manage contractor teams to achieve targets.

The role is hybrid, five days a week with four days in the field and one day from home, plus a monthly London visit. You will report to London-based team and receive a MacBook Pro to support field work.

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based or direct sales environments.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised with ability to handle multiple events and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manchester's first regional direct sales team and establish a positive culture.
• Coach brand ambassadors through training, feedback and recognition.
• Oversee event logistics, stand setup, staffing rotas and contractor arrangements.
• Monitor sales results and prepare daily reports using standard tools.

Skills

Face-to-face sales

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

UK driving licence

Job description

• Job Title: Sales Team Leader
• Salary Range: £30,000-£35,000 basic salary + performance-related bonus
• Location / Working Model: Manchester | Hybrid - 4 days in the field, 1 day working from home

Are you a natural people leader who loves sales, thrives on meeting new people and wants to build something from the ground up? Our client is a fast-growing consumer business transforming its industry through a fresh, quality-led approach and a clear commitment to customer wellbeing. With an established direct sales operation already delivering results in London, the business is expanding into Manchester and offers you the chance to shape a new regional team, develop talented brand ambassadors and play a hands-on role in ambitious growth.

The Sales Team Leader will drive customer acquisition and retention while building, coaching and motivating a freelance sales team across events, festivals and consumer activations. You'll combine personal sales targets with team leadership, giving you the opportunity to make a measurable impact from day one.

Role Highlights

• Build and develop Manchester's first regional direct sales team, setting clear expectations and creating a positive team culture.
• Lead by example on event shifts, engaging prospective customers and converting conversations into sales.
• Coach brand ambassadors through practical training, regular feedback and recognition to improve individual and team performance.
• Coordinate event logistics, including stand set-up, breakdowns, staffing rotas and contractor arrangements.
• Monitor sales results, prepare daily reports using Google Sheets and organise team excursions and social activities.

You Will Need

• At least one year of face-to-face sales experience, with a genuine drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, support and develop people.
• Excellent organisation and time management, balancing multiple priorities and event deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to unexpected challenges and changing plans.
• Previous leadership experience is advantageous, as is a clean UK driving licence.

Why You'll Love It

• Real ownership: Build a regional team and establish the foundations for its future success.
• Performance rewards: Benefit from a competitive salary and bonus structure linked to sales performance.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy 25 days' annual leave, bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Team connection: Take part in regular team and company socials while helping create a supportive working culture.
• The right tools: Receive a MacBook Pro and benefit from daily guidance from an experienced London-based team.

You’ll work five days per week, including a mix of weekdays and weekends aligned with event bookings. The role is primarily field-based, with one home-working day each week and a monthly trip to the central London office, with expenses covered.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates