Sales Manager
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Job Summary
We are seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to lead our closing team and drive revenue conversion. This role is responsible for managing Sales Executives, overseeing pipeline progression, improving win rates, supporting deal strategy, and ensuring delivery of sales targets.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on sales leader with strong coaching ability, commercial discipline, and a track record of turning pipeline into revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Sales Executives team
Own sales target delivery and conversion performance
Monitor deal progression across the pipeline and remove blockers
Review opportunities, proposals, pricing, and negotiation strategy
Coach team members on discovery, objection handling, and closing
Improve sales discipline, forecast accuracy, and reporting quality
Collaborate with Business Development to ensure strong lead handover
Support major client pitches, negotiations, and strategic deals
Ensure CRM and sales reporting are accurate and up to date
Drive accountability, performance culture, and commercial execution
Requirements
Proven experience in sales leadership or team management
Strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
Excellent coaching, negotiation, and deal management skills
Strong understanding of pipeline management and forecasting
High commercial awareness and decision-making ability
Experience in automotive, mobility, B2B sales, or related sectors is an advantage
What We Are Looking For
A leader who drives performance and execution
Strong pipeline and closing discipline
Confidence in reviewing and improving deals
Strong people management and coaching skills
Ownership of numbers, team output, and conversion results