Senior Sales Manager - Corporate UKI

Workiva Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to lead their corporate sales team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in technology sales and at least 3 years in sales management. Key responsibilities include developing coaching plans for team members, recruiting sales talent, and maintaining strong customer relationships. This role involves strategic oversight and aims to enhance the sales team's performance while ensuring top-notch customer experiences. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise technology sales.
• 3+ years of sales management experience in software or technology.
• Ability to lead and coach a diverse team of sales professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalised coaching plans for team members.
• Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent.
• Set account territory priorities and sales forecasts.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration within the sales team.

Skills

Sales management

Communication skills

Customer relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

If you choose not to give your consent, parts of our website may not work.Senior Sales Manager - Corporate UKI page is loaded## Senior Sales Manager - Corporate UKIlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R11236The **Senior Sales Manager** delivers sales results against growth revenue targets through leadership and management of a team of Account Executives. Utilising their influence, the Senior Sales Manager performs a strategic leadership role by directing sellers to identify and execute on winning opportunities, proper and timely follow up and delivering an excellent experience to customers. As the forefront leader who interacts with customers, the Senior Sales Manager is always prominent and must exhibit a level of excellence by communicating with confidence to influence outcomes both internally and externally.This role will be responsible for our UKI sales team looking after our corporate accounts. **What You’ll Do*** Develop personalised coach plans and provide regular coaching sessions with each team member to discuss performance and provide feedback on areas for improvement* Mentor and encourage a growth mindset amongst the team* Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challenges* Assess and set account territory priorities for the team* Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecasts* Use data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvement* Develop sales strategies and tactics that align with company goals and customer needs* Observe, assess and monitor seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality* Build strong relationships with internal peer teams and leadership to drive strong cross-organization success* Build relationships with external customers, prospects and partners, to support the go-to-market strategy* Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure the sales team has the support and resources they need to succeed* Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices* Encourage feedback and open communication to ensure all team members feel heard and valued, and to address any issues or concerns**What You'll Need**Minimum Qualifications* 8+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales* 3+ years of progressive sales management experience - preferably in software or technology organizations* Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experiencePreferred Qualifications* Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model* Proven sales track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets in the field selling complex technology or software solutions* Ability to provide deal support and guidance to sellers on both mid-market and large enterprise accounts* Ability to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionals* Exceptional communication skills and business acumen* Executive presence with the ability to communicate at the most senior level* Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and how to navigate the nuances of each during the sales cycle* Ability to lead your team to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously* Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value**Travel Requirements and Working Conditions*** Up to 30% travel for regular customer meetings and events* Reliable internet access required for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva officeWorkiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.#LI-LP2