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Sales Manager – Business Development | Manchester | Competitive base + uncapped commission + leadership bonus About the Role We’re looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team. Our client is a rapidly growing business, building a high-performing sales operation, selling software to SMEs across the UK. The business is an industry leader, backed by a large, financially secure group with ambitious plans for growth. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for driving new business revenue, coaching BDMs to success, and building a winning sales culture. If you’re someone who thrives on performance, enjoys developing people, and knows how to turn pipeline into results, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. You’ll be joining a business that is passionate about helping SMEs succeed, while giving sales professionals the tools, support and opportunity to build exceptional careers. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop a high performing team of Business Development Managers focused on winning new SME clients • Drive team performance against new business revenue targets • Coach and support BDMs through the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, pitching and closing • Run regular sales training, call coaching and pipeline reviews • Implement structured performance management and development plans • Work closely with senior leadership to improve sales strategy and processes • Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting through the CRM • Foster a high-energy, competitive and supportive sales environment What We’re Looking For • Proven experience managing a B2B new business sales team • Strong background in high-volume outbound sales environments • Demonstrated success in hitting and exceeding revenue targets • Ability to coach, motivate and develop salespeople • Confident in running pipeline reviews, performance management and training • Strong communication and leadership skills • Experience selling services, subscriptions or consultancy solutions is highly desirable What You’ll Get • Competitive basic salary • Uncapped commission and leadership bonus • Clear career progression opportunities • Ongoing sales leadership development • A fast-paced, ambitious environment where performance is rewarded If you’re a driven sales leader ready to build, coach and win with a talented BDM team, we’d love to hear from you. 50161TL INDPSAL The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.