Sales Manager, UK
<div class="content-intro"><h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">WHO ARE WE</h2>
<p>Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">OUR WORK MODEL</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Hybrid</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from our London office a minimum of 2 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOUR ROLE</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sales Manager, Commercial</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> you’ll be joining a high-impact leadership team at the heart of our sales engine, playing a key role in helping Cognism scale to the next level. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will lead and inspire a team of high-performing Account Executives focused on one of our key growth segments. Your mission is to drive consistent quota attainment, improve sales execution, and elevate team performance through strategic coaching, rigorous pipeline management, and operational discipline. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will collaborate closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and RevOps to ensure your team is aligned, enabled, and equipped to exceed targets and deliver exceptional value to our customers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape team performance and contribute to strategic growth across a core commercial area. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOUR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Drive Sales Execution</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Implement effective sales methodologies and deal progression strategies to improve win rates and shorten sales cycles. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own Pipeline Performance</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Ensure each AE contributes ~25% of their own pipeline through strategic outbound activity, complemented by tight alignment with Marketing and Sales Development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Champion Operational Excellence</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Monitor and act on key metrics like pipeline coverage, forecast accuracy, and sales velocity to boost team performance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Enhance Cross-Functional Alignment</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Work closely with Marketing, RevOps, and Product to optimise campaign impact, improve lead quality, and influence roadmap decisions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Uplift Market & Product Positioning</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Develop deep product and customer knowledge to support objection handling, urgency creation, and strategic selling. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Support Retention & Growth</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Play an active role in team career development, recognition, and long-term retention planning. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">OUR EXPECTATIONS</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sales Leadership Experience</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - 2+ years leading Account Executives or full-cycle sellers in a B2B SaaS environment, with a consistent track record of exceeding revenue targets. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Commercial Segment Expertise</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Proven success closing deals with growth-stage companies (typically 51–200 employees), with AOVs of $15k but up to $100k+ with multi-stakeholder sales cycles. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Sales Methodology Expertise</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Strong command of modern frameworks like MEDDPICC, Challenger or Sandler, and applying them to drive deal progression and forecast accuracy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Data-Driven Operator</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and take decisive action. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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