Sales Manager - Remote - #1745855

PLEASE READ THE FULL JD BEFORE APPLYING. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.

About The Company

Our client is a fast-paced, growth-focused marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses scale through impactful, data-driven strategies. With multiple subsidiaries spanning performance marketing, creative communications, and marketing tech, they specialise in delivering measurable results for clients across various industries. Founded in 2015, they are headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with a branch in the UK. They serve clients across multiple global markets, combining creativity and digital innovation to drive growth.

Application Process & Qualifying Questions

Required

Candidates are required to read the full JD and submit answers to the following qualifying questions along with their CV, required compensation, and notice period/availability. Applications without responses to these questions will not be considered:

• What experience do you have selling marketing, advertising, or digital services to UK clients?
• How have you built and managed a successful sales pipeline in the past?
• Can you provide examples of successful client acquisition strategies you've led?
• What CRM tools have you used, and how have you used them to manage your performance?
  
  

Role Description

Our client is looking to hire a Permanent full-time Sales Manager in the UK (must be located in the UK) to lead client acquisition, drive revenue growth, and build long-term relationships within the UK market. This role offers a hybrid of strategic sales planning and execution, with performance-based incentives and flexibility for remote working.

This role will report directly to the Head of Sales and collaborate closely with the marketing and account management teams. It is offered as a full-time permanent position, remote, and only open to candidates based in the United Kingdom who do not require any visa sponsorship and can demonstrate the right to work in the UK without restriction. Priority will be given to candidates with digital marketing agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in the UK market.
• Identify and prospect potential clients through outreach, networking, and research tools such as HubSpot and Apollo.
• Engage with prospects through various channels to understand their needs and challenges.
• Conduct meetings and presentations that effectively communicate the agency's value proposition.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and performance terms, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Manage the transition from acquisition to account management with a focus on long-term success.
• Collaborate with marketing and account teams to ensure campaign alignment with client goals.
• Provide sales forecasts, performance updates, and insights to senior leadership.
• Use CRM tools to track leads, sales metrics, and campaign performance.
• Conduct market research to inform positioning and sales targeting.
• Stay abreast of competitor activities, emerging marketing technologies, and sector trends.
• Provide recommendations to improve the strategy based on market insights.
• Guide clients through onboarding, invoicing, and project scoping processes.
• Partner with account teams where needed to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or notable industry experience).
• 3-5 years of proven B2B sales experience, ideally within a marketing, advertising, or digital agency.
• Strong understanding of growth marketing and digital services.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring and growing high-value client accounts.
• Proficient in CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented, resilient, and self-motivated with a passion for sales and strategy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Comfortable working across time zones and engaging with cross-functional teams remotely.
  
  

On Offer

• Base salary with performance-based commission (uncapped).
• Statutory benefits, including annual leave, pension, etc.
• Remote working environment.
• Paid birthday off and professional development support.
• Opportunity to lead sales growth in a high-impact, UK-facing role.
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with opportunities for growth.
  
  

Base Salary of £35k - £40k depending on experience; plus commission, bonus and the usual statutory benefits (annual leave, pension etc)