The focus of this field-based leadership role is to lead and inspire a field sales team to deliver exceptional sales levels through best in class planning, sales execution, compliance and reporting. As Field Sales Manager of our Vodafone Business Team you will live the CPM DNA of We Care, We’re Curious, We Achieve Together, We’re People People. You will support your Team and wider CPM business by example through your passion and commitment for the role.
People are at the core of CPM’s business proposition so as a key member of the CPM Management Team this role is expected to make a significant contribution to the culture within CPM. You will demonstrate initiatives to drive best practice and continuous improvement. A winning attitude combined with a sales-focused mindset is essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities:
Support and lead a high performing Business Field Sales Team on behalf of our client and CPM
Provide coaching and development for the team of Business Development Managers
Motivate the Team to perform to a high level at all times, and to ultimately achieve all KPI targets on a weekly and monthly basis
Identify and develop a second level management Team who will support the day to day successful functioning, and ongoing growth of the sales team
Take ownership of all issues and incidents related to the sales team, and ensure successful resolution while maintaining ongoing communication with your Line Manager
Hold effective team meetings, utilising technology as appropriate to deliver communication and training while ensuring accountability of each member of the Team
Complete monthly 1-2-1s with all team members, and ensure that all permanent members of the Team have an annual PDP in place
Strong reporting of KPIs, business intelligence and L&D opportunities to CPM and client management
Work closely with the Operations team to ensure effective management of sales processing, compliance, asset and reporting procedures
Create an exceptional culture of compliance across the Team to ensure that activity at all times is in accordance with internal, external and client guidelines and expectations
Support recruiting, onboarding and training of new staff as required
Manage performance through the performance management process and balance this with motivational focus to ensure the highest level of performance from all team members
Qualifications:
Previous experience managing and/or coaching successful field sales teams in the business and/or utilities sector
Experience providing coaching and development support to a field sales team
Strong IT Skills. Be comfortable working with Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook, and preparing presentations on Word and PowerPoint
Exceptional track record of delivering on sales targets and sales KPIs
Competencies:
Confident communicator across all media types; able to motivate and influence others
Excellent time management to effectively balance the requirements of functional management processes with infield team support
Natural focus on results and creating a team culture and structure that delivers consistent levels of performance and success
Work on own initiative and continually looking for ways to improve sales performance and processes
Positive mindset with a solution-based approach to challenges as they arise
Strong analysis and judgement skills to prioritise and focus energies where it will provide the best return for CPM and the client
Full driving licence
Package & Benefits:
Excellent basic salary - up to €50,000
Uncapped Commission - €16,000 OTE
Company vehicle or Car allowance
Fuel card
Laptop, tablet and mobile phone
Daily expenses
Flexible working hours with a high degree of autonomy to manage own time
Additional Annual Leave allowance
Excellent career development and progression opportunities
CPM Employee Benefits including paid 3rd level study leave, enhanced paternity & maternity leave, fertility support and more
Measures of Success:
100% KPI target…