Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£40,000 + uncapped bonus

About the Role
We’re hiring an ambitious and strategic Sales Lead to join Houst. This player/manager role sits at the heart of our commercial function, owning a global sales pipeline while mentoring a small but mighty team of Sales Executives. You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, lead and coach your team to consistently exceed targets, and identify and pursue high-value leads in international markets. Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders will be essential, as will tailoring pitches and presentations to meet the needs of each prospect. You will ensure the CRM is kept up to date with quality pipeline data and work closely with the wider Growth and Franchise teams to shape strategy. Additionally, you will represent Houst at international exhibitions, roadshows, and networking events.

Experience
- Proven sales background with international market exposure
- Experience managing a sales team, demonstrating both leadership and hands-on execution
- Success in outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and closing deals
- Commercially sharp with strong communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to build and scale a sales pipeline
- Comfortable navigating cultural nuances in global markets
- Tech-savvy with experience using CRMs and sales enablement tools

About you
Ambitious, strategic, and motivated to lead a team to success. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building relationships across diverse markets. You are a confident communicator and a natural coach who inspires others to exceed their targets.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required; proven experience and a strong track record in sales leadership are essential.