UK Sales Lead - Creative Merchandise & Partnerships

SUCCESS TALENT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking a UK Sales Lead for a Creative Merchandise and Apparel business in Manchester. You will drive growth, nurture partnerships and lead the sales function to deliver bespoke, product-led solutions for global brands and sports clients.

You will work closely with the founders and cross-functional teams to shape deals, open new doors and build a scalable sales function around a unique product proposition. Strong network and autonomous drive are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing new business and partnerships.
• Experience across merchandise, apparel, fashion, corporate gifting, licensing, sport, events, agencies or brand partnerships.
• A strong industry network with contacts to accelerate deals.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive meaningful sales-led initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK sales function with a focus on growth and leadership development.
• Collaborate with founders, design and production teams to shape deals and propositions.
• Build and scale the sales function around a distinctive product proposition.
• Convert conversations into revenue and open doors for strategic partnerships.

Skills

New business

Partnerships

Commercial growth

Industry network

Pricing strategy

Autonomous leadership

Job description

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking a UK Sales Lead for a Creative Merchandise and Apparel business in Manchester. You will drive growth, nurture partnerships and lead the sales function to deliver bespoke, product-led solutions for global brands and sports clients.

You will work closely with the founders and cross-functional teams to shape deals, open new doors and build a scalable sales function around a unique product proposition. Strong network and autonomous drive are essential.