New Business Sales and Account Manager
- Manchester
- £35,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Stockport
Type: Full-time, hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home)Are you a tenacious new business hunter with a consultative approach and a passion for technology sales?Our client, a leading specialist in cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions, is looking for a high-performing New Business Sales & Account Manager to join their team. This is a hybrid role focused on generating, developing, and converting new opportunities within the IT channel – working with resellers, MSPs and vendors to drive business growth and partner success.This is a full 360° sales role that requires someone who thrives on prospecting, can self-manage effectively, and knows how to close. The successful candidate will be confident building relationships at all levels, understanding client needs, and delivering tailored solutions. Ideal applicants will bring experience in software, telecoms, or professional services sales, particularly in the channel or B2B environment, with a clear track record of exceeding targets. Job Description:Identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting and networkingBuild and develop relationships with IT channel partners (resellers, vendors, MSPs)Deliver consultative sales presentations and demos tailored to partner and end-user needsManage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closeMaintain and grow accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunitiesCollaborate with technical, marketing and customer success teams for solution deliveryStay informed on industry trends and emerging technologiesProvide accurate sales forecasting, pipeline reporting and market insightsRepresent the business at events, webinars, and partner meetings Person Specification:Essential:Proven experience in new business development or consultative B2B salesStrong track record of hitting/exceeding sales targets in a similar environmentExperience managing full 360° sales cycle from prospecting to closeAbility to build senior-level relationships and influence buying decisionsExcellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated and able to work autonomouslyTech-savvy with the ability to learn new solutions quicklyExperience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)Desirable:Background in channel sales (resellers, vendors, MSPs)Experience selling software, cybersecurity or IT solutionsFamiliarity with solution-based selling methodologiesThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and award-winning technology business that invests in its people and culture. You’ll receive a competitive basic salary with an achievable £25k OTE, 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service), your birthday off, private health & wellbeing perks, ongoing training, travel incentives, social events, and career development support.To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.