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Sales Team Leader – Fast-Growth IT Firm (Essex-based)Location: Basildon (3 days in office per week)Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission (OTE £200k+)About the CompanyOur client is a fast-growing technology business, established in 2020 by a group of highly experienced professionals. From humble beginnings with just four team members, the company has expanded rapidly to a team of over 25, achieving turnover growth from £4m to £7m in the past year — and aiming for £10m+ by 2026/27.With a clear vision for sustainable, organic growth and a reputation for delivering exceptional service, this is an exciting time to join a company on an upward trajectory.The OpportunityThey are now looking for a senior sales professional who is ready to step into a pivotal leadership position — working directly alongside the Sales Director and helping shape the future of the sales function.This is a newly created role that will be built around the strengths and experience of the person who joins. You’ll effectively act as the Sales Director’s right hand, managing day-to-day sales operations and enabling him to focus on strategic growth initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam management – training/development, initially you will hire 2+ people immediately and another 3-5 people at the start of the new year, in addition to managing the current team of 3 sales people. The aim being to have a 10+ person sales team in 2026. Account Management – taking care of some of the biggest accounts they have, for all new sales and upselling opportunity you receive 15% commission on top of baseline Sales structure – putting in place a formal sales structure, the processes, KPI’s, building the commission structur