Sales Team Lead

• Excited about taking your first step into a sales leadership role supported by an experienced and high-performing sales leadership team? 


• Want to join a dynamic team that supports each other and enjoys regular social events? 


• Interested in joining one of the UK’s top 100 workplaces, as recognized by The Sunday Times? We foster a supportive culture that enables you to do your best work! 

Practical Information: 

Location: Maidenhead, England, UK | Reports to: Head of Sales – Corporate | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for the UK | Languages required: Fluent/professional level English, spoken and written | Learn more at: www.crayon.com/uk/ 

As a Sales Team Leader, you will play a crucial role as a Player/Manager focused on leadership of a Sales ‘Pod’ whilst continuing to nurture and drive business into your own account base. You will be responsible for managing and developing your team whilst continuing to drive sales growth, ensuring customer satisfaction within your own account base. You will collaborate with internal teams across Sales, Marketing & Solutions to deliver tailored Go to Markets in line with Crayon’s sales strategy. This role requires a proactive, results-driven people manager with excellent communication skills and a passion for technology. 

Your responsibilities will also include: 

• Sales Management: Coach and nurture a team of Key Account Managers to achieve and exceed GP Targets 


• Account Management: Support managing a portfolio of accounts alongside your Key Account Managers, ensuring long-term success and customer satisfaction 


• Sales Growth: Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within new and existing accounts to maximize profitability 


• Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact.  


• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and technical teams to deliver comprehensive solutions 


• Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts and business updates to senior management for your Sales Pod 


• Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies  

Your Competencies: 

• 5+ years' experience in IT sector business operations within multi-cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or similar platforms, and have completed commercial training and have a solid understanding of our services 


• A solid understanding of or experience in software licensing with leading market vendors as well as cloud technologies 


• Prior experience in selling managed services 


• Experience selling into the UK Corporate space 

About You: 

• You are a self-sufficient, results- and customer-oriented person, with an entrepreneurial spirit 


• You possess strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels 


• You assume full ownership and accountability for performance and customer relationships 

What’s on offer? 

• Uncapped annual leave (post probation) 


• Flexible working culture 


• Pension and life assurance 


• Private medical insurance 


• Full spectrum of wellness perks 


• UK Culture Committee – many events organized throughout the year 

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