Sales Manager

Lucy Walker Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Sales Manager
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire (Hybrid - 1 day from home)
Salary: £50,000 + £12,000 Commission + £3,000 Bonus

Our client, an established events and media organisation is seeking to recruit a commercially driven and hands-on Sales Manager to lead a high-performing sales team.

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Manager:

1. Lead a team revenue pipeline of up to £2m, as well as achieving personal sales targets
2. Manage, coach, and develop a small team of account managers and sales executives
3. Drive revenue growth across key sectors including Tech
4. Develop and execute strategic sales and business development plans
5. Monitor sales performance, forecast pipeline, and report on activity
6. Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, client needs, and sector priorities
7. Represent the business at high-profile industry events

Candidate Profile

This opportunity is ideal for a results-oriented B2B sales professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving growth. Experience within digital media, publishing, or events is highly desirable.

You'll Bring:

1. A proven track record in a target-driven B2B sales environment
2. Experience managing or mentoring a sales team
3. The ability to sell consultatively to senior-level stakeholders
4. Strong prospecting and pipeline management skills
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal writing abilities
6. A proactive, commercially minded approach and a high level of energy

Benefits:

1. Competitive base salary + commission above £10,000
2. Profit-related annual bonus around £3,000
3. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
4. Hybrid working arrangement with 1 day from home
5. Free onsite parking