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Sales Manager Job Description
Working as a sales manager often encompasses a variety of day-to-day tasks, from managing and motivating your team to working on the bigger sales deals in a business. From a managerial perspective, sales managers will often be in charge of a department or a smaller team, setting targets and getting the most out of their sales executives and sales consultants. Managers are usually also involved in working on the bigger prospects in a company's sales funnels, as they will have the experience and expertise to land the biggest deals.
Sales Manager Salaries
According to 2023 Glassdoor data, the UK's national average sales manager's salary is £45,000. Salaries can range from £33,000 to £90,000 depending on experience and the level of responsibility the role requires.
What Makes a Great Sales Manager?
Being a very senior role in a sales division, sales managers need to be strong leaders and set an example for the rest of the team to follow. Strong staff management skills are required to really motivate their direct reports and meet the sales targets which are set by the leaders of the department.
As well as this, the best sales managers will have a natural ability to close deals and the business acumen required to bring in consistent revenue for the rest of the business.
Head of Sales Roles
Potentially you're looking for a Sales lead for your business, and a Head of Sales matches the job description better.
A Head of Sales is usually responsible for leading and managing the sales team, developing and implementing sales strategies, and achieving revenue targets. The most successful Heads of Sales will analyse market trends, identify new business opportunities, and build strong relationships with key clients. Additionally, they provide guidance and support to sales representatives to drive growth and maximise profitability.
According to 2023 Glassdoor data, the average Head of Sales in the UK earns £74,500 ranging between £47k and £118k, depending on remit and responsibilities.
Looking to Recruit a Sales Manager or Head of Sales?
With over 10 years experience in headhunting for senior sales positions, Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment can help find your business a Sales Manager who will get the most out of your sales team.
The Benefits of Recruiting with Aaron Wallis
- 12 Months Rebate
- Assigned Dedicated, Experienced Account Manager
- Psychometric Profiling
- Bespoke Interview Questions
- Fixed Price Recruitment Service
- Candidate Ability & Skills Testing
To place your sales vacancy with Aaron Wallis, click to call: 01908 061400 or submit a vacancy now.
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by Sam Childerley
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Sam Childerley
Sam Childerley is a Business & Marketing professional who started his recruitment career in 2021. He is a specialist recruitment consultant, who operates across in the UK and is based out of our Milton Keynes Office. Sam is dedicated to helping job seekers and employers find the right fit for each other and believes that the best decisions within recruitment are made when both sides are happy. He is passionate about developing the best possible recruitment experience for everyone involved and is committed to providing the best advice and support to employers and job seekers alike.
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