FlexiPay Sales Team Manager

<h2><strong>We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else</strong> 🚀</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>The impact is real:</strong> Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 <strong>Come and join a mission that matters!</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">[<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact"><u>Read our Impact Report</u></a>] | [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com"><u>See our Trustpilot</u></a>]</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>The role ⚡</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for a data-driven, hands-on Sales Manager to lead, coach, and scale our</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">FlexiPay sales team. You’ll be responsible for driving top-of-funnel outbound execution,</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">optimising conversion, managing daily floor performance and more.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Motivate and performance-manage your team to consistently achieve individual and collective targets</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Use metrics and funnel analytics to run tailored 1:1s and build individual development plans for your direct reports</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Analyse performance data, conversion metrics and trends to design, implement, and iterate high-impact sales strategies and design new and better processes</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Be an active floor presence - coaching through live call shadowing, role-playing, objection handling, and setting short, medium, and long-term performance goals.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Leading the implementation of continuous improvement to drive the team forward</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proactively identify ways to use Generative AI tools and modern sales software to cut manual admin and streamline daily workflows.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Act as a key point of contact for other departments within Funding Circle, leading the development and rollout of new initiatives.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Use CRM dashboards and sales analytics to track team performance and present actionable pipeline insights to leadership.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Champion best-practice initiatives and ensure internal controls and policies are adhered to across the floor.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Maintain active involvement in interviewing and running the day-to-day onboarding for new hires.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>What we’re looking for 🌱</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proven experience in a high-volume sales leadership or senior player-coach role</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Skilled at analysing conversion metrics, call data, and performance trends to build,</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">test, and implement successful sales strategies.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proactive and eager to bring new ideas to drive the performance of your team.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Always looking for a "better way" to optimise processes and drive continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Confident using Generative AI and modern sales tools daily to automate workflows, and drive team productivity.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A strong relationship builder internally and externally with excellent cross-functional</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">collaboration skills.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>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.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Why join us? 💜</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of <strong>The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026</strong>! 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!</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Flexibility:</strong> We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Health:</strong> This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Wealth:</strong> We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Development:</strong> You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Lifestyle:</strong> We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!</strong></h2><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>