Sales Manager

Reporting into the Regional Sales Manager (RSM), the purpose of the Sales Team Manager is to:- Manage and lead a team of sales representatives, including the hiring of new resource in line with role expectations, coaching to drive the best performance and dealing with performance issues in a timely manner- Achieve team sales targets and specific strategic objectives, through effective planning, setting of individual goals and the analysis of performance data to implement actions where correction is needed- Continuously develop personal leadership, hiring, and training skills while ensuring the team is using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives.- Contribute to the team sales targets through the generation of leads, building and nurturing of client relationships Reporting into the Regional Sales Manager (RSM), the purpose of the Sales Team Manager is to:- Manage and lead a team of sales representatives, including the hiring of new resource in line with role expectations, coaching to drive the best performance and dealing with performance issues in a timely manner- Achieve team sales targets and specific strategic objectives, through effective planning, setting of individual goals and the analysis of performance data to implement actions where correction is needed- Continuously develop personal leadership, hiring, and training skills while ensuring the team is using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives.- Contribute to the team sales targets through the generation of leads, building and nurturing of client relationships**Results driven delivery**You will run a team of sales professionals who will be expected to deliver to target or better, in each financial year. Your targets will be agreed each year in advance and will range from £5-15M per annum, depending on team location, strategy and focus. You will be responsible for creating and delivering the plans to achieve and exceed the targets set, with your team.**Analytical and process-driven**You will be dealing with information from very many sources and will be required to analyse the information in a detailed way to gain insight into performance challenges and should be able to use the insight to decide on appropriate actions to ensure your team members achieve their KPI’s, sales forecast and work plans. This will include agreeing actions with other relevant departments to close any gaps and maximise any sales and revenue opportunities.**Pipeline management skills**You will need to manage your team’s pipeline to ensure that it is sufficient to meet the relevant targets, is moving at the right pace and is accurate in terms of sales stage, dates of actions and likely closure. Where the pipeline is not in the right shape, you will take action to correct this and ensure it gets back on track in a timely manner. Your pipeline will be an accurate reflection of your sales forecast at any given time.**Coaching adaptability**You understand that there is a diverse range of selling styles by which salespeople can achieve success and will be responsible for adapting your development and coaching styles to suit each individual team member. You will be responsible for following individual coaching and development plans to ensure your team are able to deliver the right results and to motivate your team members to continually improve and strive for better results.**Following Company processes**At all stages of the sales journey, from lead to contract, there are clearly documented processes, to ensure global consistency in how we do business with our clients. You are responsible for ensuring these are followed by every member of your team, including the correct use of CRM systems, proposal documents and the tools and systems provided to enable your team to operate effectively.**Proactive lead generation and management**You will be responsible for ensuring the right quality and volume of lead generation is delivered by your team, to support the marketing leads being provided, to drive the right level of pipeline at each stage, sales value and new logo wins for your area of responsibility, through close liaison with the marketing team and outbound sales activity of you and your team members.**Preparation and delivery of account plans**You will ensure that any strategic account under the management of your team, has an up to date, viable account plan, which is driving the strategic growth initiatives for the account and which can be clearly articulated by the relevant sales person, at any time. You will use account plans to prioritise opportunities, marketing support and team efforts to drive the growth you are tasked with delivering each financial period.**Performance Management**Ongoing monitoring of KPI’s, pipeline progression and sales rep activity, may result in the need for corrective actions and support from you, ultimately resulting in performance management from time to time. You will be respon