Inside Sales Manger

Who We Are

Six Degrees is a leading secure, integrated cloud services provider, where everyone is welcome. We believe success lies in harnessing a truly diverse and inclusive culture. Our business protects UK organisations with the goal of enabling them to operate effectively and securely in the cloud, by giving them secure platforms to innovate and grow. We support our customers on their digital transformation journey regardless of their maturity. Our vision is to be the UK’s number one provider of secure, integrated cloud services to the small to mid-size market.

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Inside Sales Manager to lead our high-performing Inside Sales team. This role is pivotal in driving pipeline growth, developing talent, and aligning sales activities with strategic business goals. As a hands-on leader, you will coach and inspire your team to exceed targets, foster a culture of excellence, and lead by example in all aspects of sales execution. You will play a key role in shaping outreach strategies, optimising performance, and ensuring the team consistently delivers qualified opportunities to the wider sales organisation.

Role Requirements

• Prior experience in a senior Inside Sales or Sales Management position or a comparable sales role, preferably within technology or SaaS sectors.
• Experience of managing a New Business or Inside Sales function previously (desirable).
• You must demonstrate a successful track record in business development, particularly emphasising the generation of new business.
• The ability to build rapport with potential customers and establish long-term relationships is crucial for this role.
• Additionally, you should possess a comprehensive understanding of B2B sales cycles, pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience in dynamic technology or SaaS sales settings is greatly preferred.

What Makes Us Great

Six Degrees has been honoured as an ENEI Gold TIDE Winner. We take pride in fostering and sustaining an inclusive culture, which is essential for our entire business. This includes all aspects of recruitment and employment – our recruitment and selection processes are transparent and fair, and we will always consider any reasonable adjustments to the interview process or flexible working requirements. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. Our commitment and objective are to create a truly equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

At Six Degrees we’ve created a female-led networking program that enables women within our organisation to interact and exchange ideas, share their experiences, and utilise one-to-one support.

Our Benefits

In return for the passion our people bring to everything they do, we want them to enjoy a range of benefits that enrich their lives. We are a Real Living Wage employer, and through our additional employee benefits we feel we’ve got something that will help everybody live their best life. We recognise the immense joy and significance of family leave for our employees, which is why Six Degrees provide an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package. We’re also keen to support people with flexible working, so everyone can have the personal time they need whilst still doing great work here at Six Degrees.

We have some fantastic benefits on offer, with everyone being given Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, a matched pension scheme and 25 days holiday and as a happy birthday from Six Degrees, all employees get a day off for their Birthday. We also provide discounts on well-known brands, in restaurants, supermarkets, the list goes on!

Our recruitment process:

At Six Degrees, we prioritise efficiency in our recruitment process, as we believe it is essential for you to connect with potential colleagues and have a positive candidate experience. We welcome applications from people who think differently, our business is proud to have a diverse range of individuals, and we offer a supportive and flexible environment tailored to different working styles. Our team thoroughly evaluate all applications, and if your qualifications align with our needs, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to schedule a call. If all goes well, you will be invited to participate in an interview with your prospective line manager and team members, where you will discuss your suitability for the position and learn more about Six Degrees. For certain critical roles, we may conduct a second and final interview, which could include a task specific to the role. Following the completion of the assessment process, we look forward to welcoming you to the Six Degrees family! Apply today at 6dg.co.uk.

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for lead generation and building a pipeline of top quality prospects. As a manager, the candidate will also be responsible for overseeing personnel in the company's inside sales team. Moreover, the candidate will act as a strategic partner with an eye towards long term sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategy
• Report sales metrics
• Manage the sales process (lead generation, closing)
• Support and guidance to junior members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years relevant management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Self starter