Contract: 17-month maternity cover – Immediate start
About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven Sales Supervisor/Manager to lead and grow our Repairs business on a 17-month fixed-term contract. This front‑line commercial leadership role focuses on delivering immediate, measurable impact through increased sales activity, robust pipeline management, and improved conversion rates. You will take ownership of an established team and customer portfolio with a clear mandate to drive performance, accelerate growth, and deliver results from day one.
What You Will Be Doing
* Own and deliver order intake, revenue, and margin targets.
* Drive a culture of high activity, strong conversion, and accountability.
* Ensure consistent growth in pipeline value and order book.
* Increase activity and pipeline strength.
* Lead high levels of sales activity (calls, quotations, follow‑ups) across the team.
* Establish and maintain a disciplined weekly sales rhythm with clear performance tracking.
* Ensure a clean, active pipeline with clear ownership and progression.
* Improve conversion and win rate by driving improvements in hit rate through coaching, deal ownership, and follow‑up discipline.
* Ensure quotations are timely, competitive, and professionally managed.
* Support key opportunities to maximise conversion and margin performance.
* Strengthen relationships with key customers and decision‑makers.
* Drive proactive engagement and early opportunity identification.
* Expand share of wallet within existing accounts.
* Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results.
* Coach individuals on sales discipline, negotiation, and closing techniques.
* Proactively manage performance, recognising success and addressing gaps quickly.
* Support both performance delivery and personal development within the team.
* Champion a digital, forward‑thinking mindset, aligned with evolving tools and customer expectations.
* Utilise CRM and digital platforms to manage pipeline, track performance, and drive decisions.
* Maintain high standards of data accuracy and visibility.
* Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, activity levels, and conversion rates.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in sales leadership or sales management.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver results and drive growth at pace.
* Strong focus on activity management, pipeline health, and conversion improvement.
* A leader who brings energy, urgency, and accountability.
* Comfortable working in a target‑driven, performance‑led environment.
* Strong commercial awareness and decision‑making capability.
* Ability to introduce new ideas, concepts, and approaches to drive growth.
Why This Role is Attractive
Immediate opportunity to lead and make a measurable impact. Full ownership of performance, results, and team output. Exposure to a high‑performing, commercially focused environment. Opportunity to gain experience within a market‑leading organisation. This is not a coordination or support role; it is a sales leadership position with full accountability for activity, conversion, and results.
What KONE can offer
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days holiday plus additional Bank Holidays.
* 1 paid volunteering day.
* Quarterly commission.
* EV car / car allowance.
* Pension.
* PDI.
* Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals.
* Endless support from experienced lifts industry leaders.
* 24/7 GP support & wellbeing access.
* Hybrid working.
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