• Job Title: Sales Team Leader
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Location:  Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • Job Base: Office based
  • Salary: £45000 per annum
  • Reference: V-133860
  • Contact Email: hastings@sammons.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01424 723723
  • Job Published: 07/08/2026 13:27

Job Description

Sales Team Leader

Eastbourne, East Sussex | £45000 per annum | Posted 5 days ago

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for leading and developing high performing teams?

Our client is looking for a commercially minded Sales Team Leader to oversee the daily performance of a busy sales outreach team. You would be joining a growing business where you'd play a key role in driving team performance, improving sales processes and supporting the achievement of ambitious business goals.

Working closely with senior management, you will ensure the sales team remains motivated, organised and focused on delivering exceptional results. Whilst this isn't a traditional sales role, you'll use your sales knowledge and leadership skills to coach the team, monitor performance and help maximise opportunities.

What’s on Offer?

  • Job type: Full-time
  • Location: Pevensey
  • Salary: up to £45,000 per annum
  • Other: Team performance bonus scheme

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support the day-to-day activities
  • Monitor team performance, ensuring KPIs, activity levels and call targets are achieved
  • Coach, mentor and motivate team members to maximise individual and team success
  • Oversee pipeline progression and ensure opportunities are managed
  • Maintain CRM systems, reporting and sales administration
  • Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and operational efficiency
  • Work alongside senior management to develop performance initiatives and bonus schemes
  • Foster a positive, collaborative and results driven team culture

Skills, Experience & Training Requirements
  • Previous experience in a sales role with leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of the sales process, performance metrics and customer engagement
  • Experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines and reporting
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication, coaching and people management skills
  • Confident making decisions and driving team accountability

Apply Today
If you're an experienced sales professional with a proven ability to lead, motivate and develop successful teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Sales Team Leader position.

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