Sales Leader

Sales Leader

Full-Time 42500 - 47500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead sales activities and drive new business in battery repurposing and recycling.
  • Company: Innovative company focused on sustainability and technical solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
  • Other info: Join a motivated team and make a real impact in a specialist market.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of sustainable energy while building key customer relationships.
  • Qualifications: Strong B2B sales experience and ability to lead commercial conversations.

The predicted salary is between 42500 - 47500 £ per year.

  • Role: Sales Lead
  • Purpose of the role

To lead sales activity, drive new business and grow key customer relationships across the business’s battery repurposing, recycling and traceability‑led services.

The role will be responsible for building a commercial pipeline, managing opportunities and converting the companies technical capability into sustainable revenue growth.

About the business context

The business operates in a specialist market where technical credibility, sustainability and traceability are central to the buying decision.

That means sales leadership here is not just about closing deals, but about shaping the commercial proposition, building partnerships and using customer insight to support longer‑term growth.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the sales function and support the development of commercial strategy.
  • Generate new business across target sectors and convert leads into profitable opportunities.
  • Manage key accounts and build long‑term customer relationships.
  • Oversee the full sales cycle from prospecting and quoting through to negotiation and close.
  • Work closely with operations and technical teams to align customer needs with delivery capability.
  • Maintain CRM discipline, pipeline visibility and accurate sales reporting.
  • Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and networking opportunities.
  • Use customer insight to help shape product, service and pricing decisions.
  • Support forecasting, target setting and commercial performance reviews.
  • Coach or manage junior sales staff if required.

Skills and experience

  • Strong background in B2B sales, account management or business development.
  • Proven ability to lead commercial conversations and close business.
  • Confident working with technical solutions and specialist markets.
  • Ideally worked within a battery industry or a service led (Technical) sector.
  • Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable managing targets, pipelines and forecasting.

Person specification

  • Commercially sharp and highly motivated.
  • Strong leader who can build accountability and momentum.
  • Relationship‑led, persuasive and credible with customers.
  • Able to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on.

You must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship both now, and in the future

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Sales Leader employer: Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited

As a Senior Project Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all within a supportive environment that values your contributions to high-value projects. Join us in a location that fosters creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.

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Contact Details:

Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sales Leader

B2B Sales
Account Management
Business Development
Commercial Strategy Development
Lead Generation
Sales Cycle Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)