Sales Team Leader
£35,000 + commission
Coventry
Full-time, Permanent
Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 days at home
My client is seeking a people-focused Direct Sales Team Leader to lead and motivate a team of Sales Executives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales background who has progressed into team leadership and is ready to take ownership of performance, coaching, and commercial results.
You’ll play a key role in driving sales activity, developing talent, and ensuring the team hits targets while embodying the company’s culture of excellence and customer focus.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead, coach, and motivate a team of Sales Executives to achieve individual and team sales targets.
*Conduct regular 1-to-1s, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to support development.
*Drive a high-performance sales culture through clear direction, accountability, and motivation.
*Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics, ensuring KPIs are consistently met.
*Support team members with deal strategy, objections, and closing high-value opportunities.
*Deliver ongoing training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
*Ensure the team adheres to company standards, compliance requirements, and customer excellence.
*Collaborate with senior leadership on sales strategy and pipeline forecasting.
*Lead morning briefings, sales huddles, and motivational sessions to set the tone for the day.
*Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and development of new starters within the team.
*Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiency, and enhance team performance.
About You
*Proven background in sales, ideally within a fast-paced, target-driven environment
*Experience leading or supervising a sales team (Team Leader, Supervisor, Senior Sales Exec etc.)
*Confident coach with the ability to inspire, motivate, and bring out the best in others
*Strong commercial awareness with an ability to analyse and interpret sales data
*Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
*Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and support a busy team
*Ambitious, proactive, and passionate about delivering results
What’s in it for You?
*Competitive salary of £35,000
*Commission
*Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
*Excellent benefits package and access to companies training programmes
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