Head of Sales in Manchester - Robert Walters

Head of Sales
Location: Manchester City Centre (Office-Based)
Salary: £50,000 per annum + OTE £80,000 (Uncapped)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday

About Us
Robert Walters are working with a a fast-growing, technology-driven UK Based Pension IFA firm, supporting over 1,100 clients and managing more than £150 million in assets under management. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional client outcomes, maintaining a 98% client retention rate, and providing clear, high-quality advice across pensions, investments, and holistic financial planning.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Sales to lead, develop, and inspire a growing team of financial advisors. This is a key leadership role suited to a high-performing sales professional with a background in professional services and a passion for coaching and team development.

You will play a critical role in shaping the sales strategy, managing a multi-stage customer journey, and ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of junior and senior financial advisors
• Drive sales performance and ensure team targets and KPIs are consistently achieved
• Coach and develop team members through structured training, mentoring, and performance management
• Oversee and optimise the multi-stage customer journey to maximise conversion and client satisfaction
• Implement and refine sales strategies aligned with business growth objectives
• Monitor pipeline activity, forecasting, and reporting on sales performance
• Maintain high standards of compliance in line with financial services regulations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support business expansion and operational improvements
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and client-centricity

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head of Sales or senior sales leader
• Strong background within a professional services environment (financial services, insurance etc)
• Demonstrable experience managing a multi-stage sales/customer journey
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Track record of delivering and exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication, organisational, and strategic thinking abilities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with realistic OTE of £80,000 (Uncapped)
• Clear progression opportunities, including support towards DipFA qualifications
• Access to top-tier training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing sales team
• Central Manchester location with a collaborative office environment

If you're looking for a change in sector and are a leader within sales apply online today!

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