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Sales Manager Jobs in London

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Hiring the right sales manager is critical to driving revenue growth, motivating your sales team, and ensuring consistent performance. At Arius Recruit, we specialise in helping companies across the UK find experienced, high-impact sales managers who bring leadership, strategy, and results. We go beyond filling roles, we take time to understand your business goals and team dynamics to deliver candidates who are the right fit from day one.

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Sales Manager Salaries in the UK

The salary can vary depending on factors such as location, industry, and experience. Typically, in larger cities or those working in high-demand industries such as technology and software can expect to earn higher salaries.

The average sales manager salary ranges from £95,000 to £115,000 per year, with senior positions and those in high-demand industries potentially earning more.

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What is the Demand for Sales Managers?

Here's a breakdown of the factors of the demand for Sales Managers:

Growth Factors:

  • Importance of Sales Teams: Even in the age of automation, effective sales teams remain crucial for driving company revenue and growth. Skilled sales managers are needed to lead and motivate these teams.

  • Focus on Customer Relationships: Building strong customer relationships is vital for long-term success. Sales managers play a key role in coaching their teams on effective communication and relationship management.

Potential Challenges:

  • Automation: While automation won't eliminate the need for sales managers, it may automate some routine tasks, potentially impacting the number of entry-level sales manager positions.

  • Economic Fluctuations: During economic downturns, sales may decline, leading to temporary decreases in demand for sales managers.

Sales Manager Responsibilities

This role involves setting targets, developing strategies to achieve those targets, and monitoring the performance of the team. Managers will also play a key role in hiring and training new team members, as well as providing ongoing coaching and support to their team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting Sales Goals: Establishing clear, achievable sales targets for the team.

  • Developing Strategies: Creating plans and strategies to meet or exceed sales goals.

  • Team Management: Recruiting, training, and managing the sales team.

  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking sales metrics and KPIs to assess team performance.

  • Customer Relationship Management: Maintaining and building relationships with key enterprise clients.

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Sales Jobs London

Working in London offers significant opportunities, particularly for those pursuing Sales or Customer Success careers. Over 70% of UK Sales and Customer Success jobs in Software and SaaS are for London based companies.*

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Sales Recruitment Agencies London

Why navigate this competitive market alone? Here, at Arius Recruit, we are one of the leading sales recruitment agencies in London who can either assist you in finding top sales jobs in London or help you hire skilled employees to help your company grow significant revenue. Whilst Arius works across multiple locations globally, London continues to be the main hot spot for commercial tech jobs.

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Tech Sales Jobs London

Technology and software companies dominate the UK market, with London being the largest hub for opportunities. London is a competitive space for those seeking a new job or hiring and it can be difficult to stand out. As a Top 25% LinkedIn recruitment agency, Arius can help you find the right next sales job or hire the right people.

Trends and insights:

  • Recruiting a Sales or Customer Success team in London is 5 x more competitive than any other location*

  • The demand for Sales & Customer Success talent is 7 x higher than any other location across the UK*

  • The top 5 most in demand roles within software and technology in London are – 1, Account Manager, 2, Business Development Manager, 3, Sales Manager, 4, Account Executive and 5, Sales Director*

  • Some of the fastest growing markets in London include AI, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, CleanTech and Digital Infrastructure.*

    Sales Recruitment London - Key jobs we are recruiting:

    Lead generation – Sales Development Representative / Business Development Representative.

    Individual contributors – Account Executive, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Enterprise Sales

    Retention and Growth – Customer Success, Client Success, Partner Success, Retention

    Leadership – Sales Team Lead, Sales Manager, VP of Sales, Sales Director, Customer Success Team Lead, Head of Customer Success

    Executive & Director – Chief Sales Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Revenue Officer

    Sectors we recruit in:

    SaaS – FinTech, HRTech, Martech, ConstructionTech, PropTech, Elearning & EdTech

    DeepTech – Hardware, Advanced Materials, IOT, Robotics & AI solutions

    CleanTech - Sustainability Solutions, Energy, ClimateTech, Infrastructure Digital/Twin Software & EV charging

    Healthcare – BioTech, Life Sciences, MedTech & HealthTech

    Consumer – Emerging food brands, FMCG & Art

    Sales and Customer Success Salaries in London:

    A Sales or Customer Success salary in London can vary depending on level of seniority and the market you work in. If you are looking for high paying sales jobs in London, software and tech are industries worth being in. They are high growing markets with great earning potential such as uncapped commission, equity benefits, sales incentive schemes.

    Average Sales salaries in London:

    Executive & Director: £120,000 to £190,000

    Sales leadership: £70,000 to £110,000

    Customer voice (SMB to Enterprise): £45,000 to £90,000

    Individual contributors (SMB to Enterprise): £50,000 to £120,000

    Lead generation: £30,000 to £50,000

    *LinkedIn Talent Insights 2024

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