Sales Lead

Sales LeadLocation - Leeds, West Yorkshire - hybrid option

Salary: Package of £70,000

Benefits: 25 days leave + Bank Holidays, Profit related bonus, Free Onsite Parking

Role Summary:

We are working exclusively on this role for our client, a leading Media Asset & Events business in Leeds, who due to continued strategic growth, is looking to recruit a Sales Lead or Manager to work within a pivotal role. This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to join a business who will experience strong growth and positive change in the coming years, of which this role will play a key part. Working closely with the MD and Marketing Manager you will work strategically to implement a Business Development plan, lead a small team of Account Managers, whilst also managing a key portfolio of your own clients, building relationships and developing business.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead the team of Account Managers, coaching, developing and succession planning, continually assessing performance levels
• Driving revenue and growth across key sector areas, managing your own key accounts and developing those key relationships
• Working with the MD to develop and successfully implement a strong Business Development plan
• Continually assessing sales pipeline and reporting on activity
• Making recommendations for areas of improvement across the Sales and Business Development function
• Assessing trends within the sector, evaluating service proposition to ensure clients priorities are being met and exceeded
• Represent the business at high-profile industry events within the UK and Internationally

Summary of the right Candidate

• This exciting opportunity is ideal for a results focused and experienced Account Manager, Sales Manager or Sales lead who has worked within a B2B sales role and demostrates strong leadership skills and a passion for driving growth.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience gained within Legal, Financial Services, Saas, Fintech or within digital media, publishing, or events is highly desirable, however experience from other sectors will also be considered.
• You will enjoy a dual role where leadership and proactive sales come hand in hand and you will demonstrate success within a target-driven sales role
• You will be skilled in pipeline management and be confidence across all areas of business development
• A strategic thinker who can think creatively across all areas
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to produce persuasive sales proposals and presentations
• You will be proactive with positive energy, eager to make a difference within this growing business.

If you demonstrate the above skills and experience and you are excited by the possibility of exploring this opportunity, we are looking to speak to prospective candidates immediately.