We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Sales Lead to join the team of an award-winning independent home interior brand based in Bracknell, Berkshire. 

About the role
The role of the Sales Lead is to motivate and drive the Sales team to drive sales growth through all channels. You will be:

• Managing a team of Sales, Showroom and Trade Executives
• Developing and implementing sales strategies
• Ensuring that all customer interactions reflect the company’s values and brand. 
• Improve sales success and implement processes to enhance efficiency and productivity

Key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership:

• Set performance goals
• Monitoring progress
• Providing feedback and coaching to improve team performance
• Conduct bi-weekly 1-2-1 meetings with the team and monthly team meetings

Sales Management:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets
• Alongside the Supervisors, train and motivate the team to achieve targets through regular team meetings and sales process training sessions
• Analyse sales data and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for growth
• Develop and implement strategies to grow revenue from trade accounts
• Identify new opportunities, partnerships and markets
• Lead important key client meetings

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with other departments such as Customer care, Marketing, Logistics, and Product development to achieve sales targets in line with the business
• Participate in cross-functional projects to boost knowledge and collaboration of teams

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance to senior management
• Use data-driven insights to make recommendations for improving sales effectiveness

About the hours and rewards
The role of Sales Lead is a full-time position, working 9am-5.30pm 4 days in the office with one flexible day from home, and you will receive:

• A base rate salary of £35,000 per annum + target lead commission
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company discount
• Office engagement events
• In house training and development
• Workplace pension
• Discount at local gyms
• Free on-site parking

About you
To be successful for the role of Sales Lead, you will have the following skills and attributes:

Essential

• Passion for generating new business and identifying business opportunities
• Proven track record of managing and leading a team to achieve performance goals
• Be able to demonstrate how well you work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements
• Superb communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with demonstrable ability to use Word, Outlook and Excel

Personal Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional customer relationship management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong organisational skills

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Sales Lead on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.  Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.  Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.