Sales Manager

Job : Sales Manager

Location : Skipton

Salary : £38,000 basic with £54,000 OTE

Hours : Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Hybrid Working : 3 days from the office, 2 from home.

Lead from the Front. Drive Growth. Make an Impact!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a people and new business driven  Sales Manager  to join our fantastic client in Skipton.

Our client is a fast growing, purpose and solutions driven business with big ambitions and they are now looking for a results focused sales leader to match. This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of business development and lead a high performing team.

You’ll be at the forefront of our client’s sales strategy, building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning interest into action. Whether it’s winning new clients, unlocking cross sell potential, or opening up new markets, you’ll be driving the momentum. You won’t just be part of the growth story, you’ll be writing it!

But this role is more than just hitting your own targets. You'll inspire, coach and lead a passionate Business Development team, bringing energy, clarity and commercial focus. You'll make sure everyone is aligned, equipped and motivated to win, tracking progress, removing barriers and pushing for more where it matters.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands on, high impact role. Someone who combines sharp business development instincts with the leadership to lift those around them. If you love the buzz of building something bigger and you're ready to take the lead this is your moment.

Duties as Sales Manager will include :

• Work in close partnership with the Director to craft and implement a commercially driven sales approach, targeting ideal customer profiles and high margin service areas.
• Spot and capitalise on opportunities to broaden our footprint within existing accounts strengthening client relationships and increasing long term revenue.
• Guide and energise the sales team to exceed expectations monitoring performance, setting ambitious benchmarks and fine tuning tactics to maintain pace with company growth objectives.
• Proactively identify, qualify and pursue top tier prospects across diverse service lines managing each opportunity through the full sales journey from introduction to close.
• Take ownership of lead generation efforts, collaborating with Marketing to align on campaign direction and ensure a steady flow of high conversion opportunities.
• Keep a pulse on the market by dissecting lost opportunities, tracking industry movements and benchmarking against competitors to inform smarter sales strategies.
• Act as a trusted ambassador during client engagements conducting face to face meetings, uncovering client challenges and shaping tailored, high impact solutions.
• Ensure sales forecasts are sharp and reliable by maintaining robust CRM records and providing timely, data backed performance insights to support strategic decisions.

The requirements to succeed as Sales Manager :

What’s in it for you?

You’ll receive a competitive base salary of £38,000 per year, with the opportunity to significantly boost your earnings through a generous company bonus scheme, taking your realistic OTE to around £54,000.

But the rewards don’t stop there. You’ll also gain access to an exceptional benefits package that reflects the company’s genuine commitment to its people. From wellbeing perks to professional development support, our client doesn’t just talk about investing in their team they back it up at every level.

This is more than just a job it’s a chance to grow, thrive and be recognised for the value you bring.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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