Outbound Sales Manager

Job description

WE’RE ON A MISSION TO BACK THE UK’S SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE NO ONE ELSE 🚀 Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks. At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts. We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better. The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters! [Read our Impact Report https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact] | [See our Trustpilot https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com] THE ROLE ⚡ 📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits At Funding Circle, we are on a mission to back small business owners in the UK like no other company has before! We are looking for a dedicated Sales Manager in our Outbound Sales team to coach, train, and develop their team to maximise their potential while continually finding a better way to improve efficiency and delivery. As a full-time manager, you will take an active role in mentoring and coaching a diverse mix of direct reports to build a high-performing team - Motivate and performance-manage your team to achieve individual and team targets - Set short, medium, and long-term goals with your reports and support them in their development toward them - Lead the implementation of continuous improvement to drive the team forward - Provide team members with regular feedback by holding 1:1s, KPI reviews, and call shadowing sessions - Champion best practice initiatives and ensure internal controls and policies are adhered to. - Manage stakeholders and regularly report/present on team performance - Coach direct reports to help them hit targets and develop their sales skills - Be a leader and display leadership qualities consistent with Funding Circle value WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 🌱 We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day. - Experienced in working in a high-volume sales role - Proven to achieve set goals and high performance - Experienced and interested in management - Motivated by success in numbers, and inspire your team to achieve your targets - Quick to learn, understand, and explain complex concepts and products - Excited by change and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment - Self-motivated with the ability to ‘think smart’ and adapt quickly - Proactive and eager to bring new ideas to drive the performance of your team - You’re able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity - Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. WHY JOIN US? 💜 We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us! Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas: - Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family. - Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP. - Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching. - Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up. - Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans. We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family. READY TO JOIN A MISSION THAT MATTERS? WE’D LOVE TO CHAT!