Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Location: Bradford (Office Based)

Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a proven sales leader who can drive performance and open doors?

Our client is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Sales Manager to lead a high-performing B2B sales team whilst building strategic relationships that drive business growth.

This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind reports and dashboards. We're looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on accountability, coaching people to success and creating opportunities with key decision-makers.

You will take ownership of sales performance across two established brands, leading a team of six and helping shape the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for delivering sustainable sales growth, improving team performance and embedding best-practice sales processes throughout the business.

Alongside leading the team of six, you'll actively engage with senior stakeholders and prospective clients, opening doors and creating opportunities that your team can convert into long-term business.

This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to make a visible impact on commercial results.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the Team

• Taking ownership of sales targets, performance metrics and commercial outcomes.
• Setting clear expectations, KPIs and standards.
• Coaching and developing a team of six sales professionals.
• Driving accountability through regular performance reviews and 1:1 meetings.
• Improving and embedding effective sales processes and pipeline management.
• Ensuring CRM data, forecasting and reporting remain accurate and up to date.
• Maximising gross profit and supporting sustainable business growth. (20% of time) 

Opening Doors

• Building relationships with key decision-makers and high-value prospects.
• Creating opportunities through networking, introductions and strategic engagement.
• Establishing trusted relationships that strengthen the company's market position.
• Working closely with the sales team to ensure a smooth handover of opportunities for conversion.

What's in It for You?

• Genuine opportunity to influence business growth and strategy.
• High-profile leadership role with autonomy and visibility.
• Opportunity to develop and shape a successful sales team.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Competitive salary and bonus package.

About You

You'll be a driven sales professional with experience of leading people and delivering results.

You'll ideally have:

• A proven track record in B2B sales.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing sales teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on profitable growth.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A process-driven approach with experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• The confidence to hold others accountable whilst creating a positive and supportive culture.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're a sales leader who combines commercial drive with strong people management skills and enjoys building relationships that create opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.