via reed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Sales Manager- Account Management Team

Optimise Talent Ltd
Durham Full-time GBP 45,000 – 50,000
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Sales Manager- Account Management Team

Durham (Fully Onsite)

£45,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission paid monthly (6 Figure OTE)

Monday – Friday | 40 Hours Per Week

I’m recruiting for a Sales Manager to join a fast-growing B2B business based in Durham, leading a team of Account Managers responsible for managing and growing existing customer relationships.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching, developing people and being heavily involved in the day-to-day performance of a sales team.

The team focus on managing newly onboarded customers, retaining accounts at renewal stage, re-signing contracts and maximising customer spend across the account base. It’s a role that sits right in the middle of leadership, commercial awareness and relationship management.

You’ll be leading from the front, helping the team improve retention, increase revenue and create long-term customer partnerships.

The Role Managing, coaching and developing a team of Account Managers (no more than 8)

Driving retention, renewals and account growth performance across the team (you will manage be responsible for your team achieving a monthly gp target)

Running regular 1-2-1s, coaching sessions and performance reviews

Supporting the team with commercial conversations and larger opportunities when needed

Monitoring KPIs, sales activity and pipeline performance- setting individual targets accordingly

Creating a positive, accountable and high-performing sales culture

Working closely with senior leadership as the business continues to grow


What They’re Looking For

Previous experience managing or leading a sales, renewals or account management team in B2B environment

Strong coaching and people development skills

Commercially minded with the ability to drive both retention and revenue growth

Hands-on leadership style

Comfortable working within a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

What’s On Offer

£45,000 basic salary

Car allowance

Uncapped commission structure with genuine 6 figure earning potential

Excellent progression opportunities within a growing business

Fully office-based role in Durham

Supportive, ambitious and high-performing culture

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a business that’s growing quickly, investing heavily in its people and offering real long-term career progression.

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