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Sales Team Manager
Sales Team Manager – Sports & Hospitality Growth Opportunity
Location: Manchester (Office-based) | Salary: £35,000–£45,000 (+ uncapped commission)
Why This Role?
If you’re a sales leader who thrives on closing deals while coaching and inspiring high-performing teams, this is an annual opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a fast-growing business in the sports and hospitality sector.
You’ll lead by example, talking to customers, building relationships, and fostering a winning sales culture—not stuck behind a desk.
For competitive, commercially-minded professionals who love helping others succeed, this is your chance to grow alongside a business investing heavily in teams, strategy, and bright futures.
The Right Fit for You?
✅ You enjoy leading teams while keeping your sales skills sharp ✅ You thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment ✅ You’re passionate about coaching and developing talent ✅ You’re ambitious, resilient, and commercially astute
If this sounds like you, keep reading.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be a player-manager—balancing sales execution with team development. Daily tasks include:
- People Leadership:
- Recruit, coach, and develop a sales team of New Business Executives
- Design and deliver engaging onboarding programmes and continuous sales training
- Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and motivational coaching
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Sales Execution:
- Lead your own pipeline by prospecting and closing high-value deals
- Build key relationships with senior decision-makers
- Monitor and optimise team KPIs, conversion rates, and revenue growth
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Strategy & Culture:
- Create a high-energy, competitive sales culture where collaboration drives success
- Work with leadership to refine sales processes and outbound strategies
What We’re Looking For
Must-have experience:
- Proven track record in leading outbound sales teams
- Strong business development and new business generation background
- History of exceeding sales targets
- Coaching skills—proven ability to develop and motivate sales talent
- Expert-level communication, negotiation, and closing
Personality & mindset:
- Ambition to take risks and drive results
- Resilience to handle rejection and high-pressure sales environments
- Commercial acumen with a natural grasp of market dynamics
Bonus points:
- Experience in sports, hospitality, events, or luxury sectors
- Experience in relationship-led sales environments
- History of building sales functions or developing junior teams
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What You’ll Gain
Caption: Benefits & Perks
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Financial:
- £35,000–£45,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
- Uncapped commission – let your performance speak
- Refer-a-friend bonuses (up to £500)
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Wellbeing:
- 23 days annual leave + public holidays
- Private BUPA health & dental cover
- Pension & life assurance package
- Eye tests & VDU glasses support
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Professional Development:
- Perkbox membership (discounts on thousands of lifestyle perks)
- Long-service rewards (incentives after 10 years)
- Sabbatical policy – a fully paid month off after 10 years
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Culture & Community:
- Monthly team socials (because great teams need connection)
- Cycle to Work scheme & travelcard loan
- Christmas office closure (to recharge)
Why Apply?
This is more than just another sales management role—it’s about: ✔ Building a top-performing sales team ✔ Influencing strategic direction ✔ Helping shape a business’s future
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