Sales Team Leader
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | Office Based
The Role
Interaction Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Team Leader to join their successful B2B sales operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring people leader who is passionate about coaching, developing high‑performing teams and driving sales success. Working closely with the Head of Sales, you will play a key role in leading a team of Sales Executives, improving performance, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Sales Executives to maximise performance.
- Conduct regular 1‑2‑1 meetings, coaching sessions and performance reviews.
- Provide constructive feedback, mentoring and ongoing development.
- Drive sales performance by monitoring KPIs and implementing improvement plans.
- Allocate workloads and support the team to achieve business objectives.
- Analyse sales performance, identify trends and implement proactive solutions.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and quality across all customer interactions.
- Support new starter inductions and deliver ongoing sales training.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments to improve processes and customer experience.
- Encourage a positive, supportive and high‑performing team culture.
- Support pipeline management and lead generation activities.
About You
- Previous experience leading or supervising a sales team, ideally within a B2B environment.
- A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales KPIs.
- Strong coaching, mentoring and people development skills.
- Experience conducting performance reviews and managing underperformance.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
- A commercially minded approach with strong organisational skills.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively prioritise workloads.
- A proactive, positive attitude with a passion for continuous improvement.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
- Monday‑Friday working pattern (37.5 hours per week) – no weekends.
- 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life assurance.
- Digital healthcare access.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Employee discounts and savings portal.
- Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities.
Sales Team Leader in Costessey employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
