Sales Manager - Corpay Complete in Knaresborough

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Sales Manager within our Corporate Payments division. This position falls under our Corpay Complete line of business and is located in Knaresborough, UK. In this role, you will take a player‑manager approach, combining your own new business responsibilities with the leadership, coaching and development of our UK corporate cards sales team. You will be responsible for driving revenue for Corpay Complete while helping to build and scale a high‑performing sales function within the UK payments market. As a relatively new entrant to the UK Accounts Payable space, this is an exciting opportunity to join Corpay Complete at the start of a significant growth phase. You will play a key role in building our market presence, delivering against ambitious revenue targets and establishing a strong, consistent sales culture. The successful candidate will manage and coach a team of Business Development Managers, while maintaining their own portfolio of prospects and actively contributing to new business generation. You will lead from the front, supporting your team through prospecting, qualification, pipeline management, commercial conversations and closing, while also owning your individual sales targets. You will report directly to the Head of Sales and work closely with Sales, Marketing and Product teams to drive pipeline generation, optimise sales execution and identify opportunities for continued growth.

How We Work

• Assigned workspace in Knaresborough.
• Company‑issued equipment.
• Formal, hands‑on training.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Business Development Managers.
• Owning and delivering against your own individual new business and revenue targets.
• Taking a hands‑on role in prospecting, client engagement and closing opportunities.
• Driving sales performance through regular coaching, 1:1s, pipeline reviews and performance management.
• Developing and embedding effective sales processes, methodologies and best practices.
• Supporting the team on complex or strategic opportunities, acting as a senior commercial voice throughout the sales cycle.
• Building strong relationships with senior decision‑makers across the UK mid‑market and enterprise landscape.
• Partnering with Sales, Marketing and Product to maximise pipeline generation and conversion.
• Helping establish Corpay Complete as a leading player within the UK Accounts Payable and SaaS market.
• Contributing to the continued growth and evolution of the UK sales organisation.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5-7 years of B2B payment / Commercial card / B2B financial sector, with at least a year in a player-manager role or coaching sales professionals.
• Proven success selling payments solutions, or related finance technologies.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environments, with the ability to adapt to changing business priorities and customer needs.
• Preference for individuals from a matrix environment who have supported cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while also supporting closing complex deals.
• Strong understanding of payment processes, finance operations, and value drivers for CFO and Controller personas.
• Skilled in forecasting, pipeline management, and building structured sales methodologies.
• Ability to coach and develop team members, driving consistent sales performance and supporting career growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 4 x Life insurance.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days holiday (plus holiday buy/sell)
• Summer socials, team activities and Christmas parties.
• Access to benefits portal.
• Employee fuel card.

About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.

Learn more about Corpay: https://www.corpay.com

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Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

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Pay Philosophy

Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job‑related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.

Fast-growing, global, rewarding, fun, involved – at Corpay, we are all of these and more. If you are an experienced and self‑motivated professional who can perform at a high level, you will be rewarded. If you have great ideas, we want to hear them. If you want your career to grow at the same rapid pace as our organization, this is the place for you. Whatever your area of expertise, you can take it to the next level at Corpay.