4,623 Strategic Account Management jobs in the United Kingdom
Global Craft Leader - Sales Management
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Job Description:
We're seeking a Global Craft Leader for Sales Management to drive sales excellence across Sage. In this role, you will build and lead a global community of sales managers, equipping colleagues with the clarity, skills, and resources they need to succeed, deliver results, and grow their careers. You'll foster collaboration, alignment, and communication across GTM strategies, ensuring sales managers operate with clarity and confidence. This includes coordinating initiatives, facilitating cross-functional teamwork, and championing a culture of support and open communication.
What Success Looks Like:
- A thriving global sales management community with clear standards, aligned roles, and measurable performance.
- Optimized sales management processes and tools that improve predictability and productivity.
- Career pathways and development programs that empower managers to grow and excel.
If you're passionate about building global communities, driving sales excellence, and shaping careers, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at Sage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve the sales management craft, including role design, accountabilities, KPIs, and measures of success.
- Own functional blueprints and guide process design, technology adoption, and tools implementation in partnership with Sales Enablement and L&D.
- Develop and deliver training and coaching to optimize productivity, predictability, and effectiveness of the sales management craft.
- Collaborate with HR to create compelling job descriptions, career pathways, and competency frameworks that drive high performance and self-development.
- Build champions and advocates across regions, segments, and product lines to scale your impact globally.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across HR, Reward, RTR, Enablement, L&D, GTM, and Commercial Leadership teams.
What We're Looking For:
- Recent and relevant experience delivering the sales management craft at a software company (SaaS company experience strongly preferred.)
- A skilled coach with mature coaching capabilities who can inspire and develop others.
- Exceptional communicator, with strong verbal and written skills, and an ability to actively listen.
- Forward-looking and holistic thinker, comfortable innovating, challenging the status quo, and experimenting with new ways of working.
- Confident presence, able to clearly articulate messages to diverse audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across functions and geographies.
- Proven ability to influence others and drive alignment toward common goals.
- Strong commercial and business acumen, with a solid understanding of organizational challenges.
- Ability to lead initiatives independently, delivering results with limited oversight, and recognized as an expert in your field.
- Demonstrated experience in hiring, developing, and mentoring sales talent.
#LI-RM1
Function:
Routes to Revenue
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Winnersh;Newcastle
Work Place type:
Hybrid
Advert
Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE
We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out
Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Global Craft Leader - Sales Management
Posted today
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Job Description:
We're seeking a Global Craft Leader for Sales Management to drive sales excellence across Sage. In this role, you will build and lead a global community of sales managers, equipping colleagues with the clarity, skills, and resources they need to succeed, deliver results, and grow their careers. You'll foster collaboration, alignment, and communication across GTM strategies, ensuring sales managers operate with clarity and confidence. This includes coordinating initiatives, facilitating cross-functional teamwork, and championing a culture of support and open communication.
What Success Looks Like:
- A thriving global sales management community with clear standards, aligned roles, and measurable performance.
- Optimized sales management processes and tools that improve predictability and productivity.
- Career pathways and development programs that empower managers to grow and excel.
If you're passionate about building global communities, driving sales excellence, and shaping careers, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at Sage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and evolve the sales management craft, including role design, accountabilities, KPIs, and measures of success.
- Own functional blueprints and guide process design, technology adoption, and tools implementation in partnership with Sales Enablement and L&D.
- Develop and deliver training and coaching to optimize productivity, predictability, and effectiveness of the sales management craft.
- Collaborate with HR to create compelling job descriptions, career pathways, and competency frameworks that drive high performance and self-development.
- Build champions and advocates across regions, segments, and product lines to scale your impact globally.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across HR, Reward, RTR, Enablement, L&D, GTM, and Commercial Leadership teams.
What We're Looking For:
- Recent and relevant experience delivering the sales management craft at a software company (SaaS company experience strongly preferred.)
- A skilled coach with mature coaching capabilities who can inspire and develop others.
- Exceptional communicator, with strong verbal and written skills, and an ability to actively listen.
- Forward-looking and holistic thinker, comfortable innovating, challenging the status quo, and experimenting with new ways of working.
- Confident presence, able to clearly articulate messages to diverse audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across functions and geographies.
- Proven ability to influence others and drive alignment toward common goals.
- Strong commercial and business acumen, with a solid understanding of organizational challenges.
- Ability to lead initiatives independently, delivering results with limited oversight, and recognized as an expert in your field.
- Demonstrated experience in hiring, developing, and mentoring sales talent.
#LI-RM1
Function:
Routes to Revenue
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Winnersh;Newcastle
Work Place type:
Hybrid
Advert
Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.
Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/
Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE
We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out
Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
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Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
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A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join them in Middlesbrough. The group have a proven track record of developing graduate talent and offers excellent training and progression opportunities.
The renewables sector of the business is growing rapidly with high demand and fast stock turnover of their products. As a result, they are looking for business-minded and target-driven graduates who can make an impact and build strong business relationships with B2B customers.
Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:
- Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's renewable electrical product range which includes solar panels, PV-powered hot water tanks, air-source heat pumps, boiler & heating controls and much more!
- Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
- Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
- Proactively reach out to clients over the phone in order to increase revenue and develop the business.
- Manage customer accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
- Progress to a field sales position where you will meet customers face-to-face and proactively win new business.
Rewards
The package for this graduate sales role includes:
- A starting salary of 30,000
- Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
- Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
- Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
- Company car (after initial training period)
- Pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Continued opportunities to progress and build a successful career
Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:
- A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
- An excellent communicator and networker
- Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
- Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
- Interested in new technology and environmentally beneficial products
- In possession of a full UK driving licence
Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!
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Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management
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A market-leading 1.7 billion group, known for being the premier league in their sector, are looking for a business-minded and target-driven graduate to join their business in Gateshead. Selling a wide range of electrical products sourced from leading manufacturers, you'll be joining a dynamic industry that is competitive, social and successful.
The business you'll be joining is the UK's leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry. With over 4,000 employees across the UK, they believe their people are their greatest and most valuable asset. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a broad customer base ranging from small local 'one-man-band' electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies.
Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Trainee, you will:
- Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
- Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
- Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
- Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
- Quickly progress to Area Sales Manager level with salary increases and a company car.
All of this should prepare you for a Business Manager position - becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation within the group.
Rewards
The package for this graduate sales and business management role includes:
- A starting salary of 30,000 - 33,500
- Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
- Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
- Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
- Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
- Company car (upon progression to field sales role)
- Pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Opportunities to progress quickly and build a successful career
Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Trainee role, you should be:
- A well-presented, sales-focused graduate ideally with some sales or customer service experience
- An excellent communicator and networker
- Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
- Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
- In possession of a full UK driving licence
Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Posted 7 days ago
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Job Description
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Posted 7 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.