Sales Manager

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Mar 06, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Sales Manager


Location: Maidenhead
Up to 55,000 per annum + Highly Attractive Performance-Based Commission

Are you a commercially driven sales leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional results? We're looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to lead and develop one of our growing in-house sales teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-focused leader who can drive revenue, inspire their team, and create a culture of accountability and success.

Benefits

  • Up to 55,000 base salary + highly attractive performance-based commission.

  • Annual bonus potential for high achievers.

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

  • Private healthcare (self).

  • Company pension and life assurance.

  • Employee assistance programme.

  • Full training and ongoing support from experienced regional and central teams.



The Role

As Sales Manager, you will take full ownership of a target-driven sales team, leading from the front to deliver strong commercial performance while maintaining outstanding customer service standards.

You'll bring experience of managing sales in a regulated environment, with the ability to balance compliance requirements alongside ambitious growth targets. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial instincts, excellent people management, and the ability to drive both short-term results and long-term team development.



Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver revenue and conversion targets by driving strong sales execution and team performance.

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales executives, embedding high standards, accountability, and a culture of winning.

  • Refine and optimise the sales process using structured sales methodologies and effective objection handling techniques.

  • Monitor sales performance by tracking KPIs and reporting clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

  • Operate within regulatory frameworks while maintaining a strong commercial focus.

  • Champion the customer experience, using feedback and insight to continually improve the sales approach.



About You

We're looking for someone who can bring energy, structure, and leadership to a high-performing environment.

You will ideally have:

  • Proven experience as a Sales Manager or Sales Leader, preferably within a regulated industry (e.g., financial services, insurance, legal, or utilities).

  • Experience leading target-driven, high-performance sales teams.

  • A strong background in call coaching, conversion optimisation, and performance management.

  • The ability to interpret sales data and use it to inform strategy and daily decision-making.

  • Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to teams and senior stakeholders.

  • Resilience, focus, and the drive to make a tangible commercial impact.

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