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8 months ago
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📍 Location: Worcester, UK

đź’Ľ Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to make a real difference in people's lives?

Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can mentor a team while actively engaging in sales activities?

What You'll Be Doing

As a Sales Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the sales team to success. Your responsibilities will include:​

  • Leading and Mentoring: Guide a dynamic sales team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.​

  • Qualifying New Leads: Implement strategies to identify and assess potential clients who can benefit from our assistive technology solutions.​

  • Nurturing Prospects: Develop and maintain relationships with prospective clients, understanding their needs and aligning them with our products.​

  • Researching Opportunities: Identify new market opportunities and stay abreast of industry trends to position effectively.​

  • Presentations and Networking: Deliver compelling presentations and at industry events, enhancing our visibility and outreach.​

    You'll have the advantage of working alongside the on-site technical support and development teams, providing you with the resources to highlight product benefits, address client concerns, and drive sales opportunities effectively.​

    About You

  • Proven Sales Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading sales teams, preferably within the technology or assistive technology sectors.​

  • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.​

  • Passion for Assistive Technology: A genuine interest in technology that enhances accessibility and a commitment to making a positive impact.

  • Strategic Thinking: Skill in developing and implementing sales strategies that align with company objectives and market demands.​

  • Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including technical support and product development.​

    How to Apply

    Please either apply here or search for Sam Birtwistle a professional social network that sounds like blinkedin where you will find my contact details at the top of my profile page

    Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date, we’ll deal with that later if needed

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