Freelance Sales Manager

📍 Please only apply for this role if you live in London – *PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS JOB POST IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE APPLYING*

To Apply

Think you\’re the right fit? Send your CV and a short cover letter to info@unifymedia.org. Please include links to your LinkedIn and any portfolios, pitch decks, or sales documentation examples you’re proud of (optional but appreciated).

Position: Sales Manager

Location: London (Remote with regular in-person meetups)

Contract Type: Freelance (Full-Time or Part-Time options available)

Industry Experience Required: 5+ years in the media/creative industries

Sales/BD Experience Required: 5+ years

Start Date: ASAP

About Unify Media

Unify Media is a London-based creative startup launched in 2025. We provide bespoke, end-to-end solutions by connecting clients with top-tier freelance talent in videography, photography, web design, music production, art and design, and marketing.

We’re in the foundational stages of building something dynamic, high-quality, and deeply collaborative. If you’re entrepreneurial, self-driven, and excited to shape the commercial backbone of a brand-new agency, this is a unique opportunity to get in at the ground level.

The Role

We’re seeking a London-based Sales Manager who’s ready to build our sales operations from scratch, someone who’s part strategist, part closer, and part organiser. This isn’t just a sales role. You’ll be responsible for creating the systems and tools we’ll use to grow, from sales infrastructure and CRMs, to pitch decks, lead pipelines, and internal reporting.

You’ll work closely with the founder and marketing manager, keeping both looped into processes through reports, shared tools, and ongoing communication. You should be highly organised, resourceful, and naturally driven to connect, pitch, and convert clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build our sales function: CRM setup, lead tracking, reporting systems, documentation, and outreach strategies.
• Create and maintain internal docs: pitch decks, proposal templates, outreach email templates, and trackers.
• Proactively generate leads via cold calling, cold emailing, in-person outreach, and LinkedIn.
• Attend events and network across London’s creative, media, and marketing communities.
• Pitch our services confidently to potential clients across creative verticals.
• Report weekly and monthly to the founder, providing insights and performance updates.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure alignment between sales campaigns and marketing efforts.
• Keep all stakeholders (founder and marketing lead) in the loop via cc’d emails, shared docs, and regular updates.
• Manage client handovers to freelancers, ensuring briefs are clearly communicated and expectations are met.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years in sales or business development, preferably in creative/media industries.
• Deep familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator expert-level usage is essential.
• A proven closer who’s comfortable cold calling, pitching, networking, and building relationships from scratch.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain and manage docs, decks, trackers, and reports.
• A natural self-starter, capable of building infrastructure and executing independently.
• Already embedded in London’s creative/marketing scene, with a warm network and event presence.
• Proficient in tools like Excel/Google Sheets, Google Docs, CRM platforms, and pitch deck creation software.
• Owns and operates their own equipment (laptop, phone, basic software).
• Able to meet the founder in person in London 1–2 times per week.
• Able to use tools such as Slack, Trello, Google Business Suite.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working in early-stage startups or building out sales teams.
• Hands-on creative experience (editing, design, film, etc.) or a strong understanding of creative processes.
• Familiarity with marketing strategy and how sales and marketing align for maximum impact.
• Experience with tools like Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with performance/commission-based incentives.
• Remote work flexibility with in-person collaboration in London.
• A chance to define and build the sales foundation of a creative agency.
• Exciting creative projects and a dynamic, supportive team environment.