Job Description SALES TEAM LEADER / SALES MANAGER n Engineering, Rail & Technical Markets n Location: Derby n Salary: Negotiable depending on experience n Package: £4,800 car allowance plus performance-related bonus/commission n Working pattern: Predominantly office-based, with potential for one day working from home once established n THE OPPORTUNITY n Are you a commercially driven Sales Team Leader or Sales Manager who knows how to motivate people, develop client relationships and create a high-performing sales culture? n Do you enjoy leading from the front, developing new business and helping individuals achieve their full potential? n We are recruiting for an established, privately owned business operating across rail, engineering, automotive and technical markets. n The business is looking to appoint a hands-on leader to take responsibility for an established Derby-based team of approximately six to seven people. n This is a genuine opportunity to make an impact. n You will be responsible for creating commercial momentum, strengthening client relationships, improving individual performance and identifying new opportunities for growth. n The team operates within a specialist, target-driven environment, delivering solutions to clients across technical sectors. n We are particularly interested in speaking with experienced sales leaders from engineering, manufacturing, industrial, technical services, or other relevant B2B environments. n What matters is your ability to lead people, generate business, build relationships and deliver commercial results. n WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING n Leading, coaching and developing an established team of approximately six to seven people. n Creating a proactive, commercially focused and high-performing team environment. n Setting clear objectives, performance expectations and measurable targets. n Conducting regular one-to-ones, coaching sessions and performance reviews. n Supporting team members with client development, negotiations and commercial opportunities. n Identifying and developing new business across rail, engineering and technical markets. n Strengthening existing client relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth. n Leading from the front through direct client engagement and business development. n Monitoring team activity, pipeline, forecasting and commercial performance. n Addressing performance challenges constructively and supporting individual development. n Working closely with senior management to deliver growth objectives. n Supporting recruitment, onboarding and development as the team expands. n ABOUT YOU n You will ideally demonstrate: n Proven experience leading, coaching or developing a sales-focused team. n A successful track record in business development and revenue growth. n The ability to create structure, accountability and consistent performance. n Strong client relationship and stakeholder-management skills. n Confidence setting targets and conducting performance conversations. n A hands-on approach to sales and new business development. n Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. n The ability to motivate people while maintaining high standards. n Experience operating in a target-driven commercial environment. n A background within engineering, rail, manufacturing, automotive, industrial services, technical sales or specialist recruitment would be advantageous. n However, we are open to applications from strong B2B sales leaders in other sectors who can demonstrate relevant commercial success and transferable leadership experience. n We would also welcome applications from established senior sales professionals who have already taken responsibility for mentoring, coaching or developing colleagues and are ready to progress into a broader leadership position. n WHY CONSIDER THIS ROLE? n Join an established, privately owned business with a strong presence in specialist technical markets. n Take responsibility for an existing team with opportunities for further development. n Enjoy genuine autonomy to influence team culture, performance and commercial strategy. n Work with established clients while developing new business opportunities. n Benefit from a competitive basic salary, car allowance and performance-related earnings. n Play an important role in the continued growth of the Derby operation. n Access longer-term career development opportunities. n This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the action, leading people, developing business and taking ownership of results. n If you are looking for an opportunity where your leadership and commercial experience can make a visible difference, we would welcome a confidential conversation. n n n n Lead, motivate and develop a team of recruitment consultants, driving individual and team performance. n Manage and grow existing client accounts, building strong relationships and identifying opport
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