Job Title: Sales Lead

Location: Essex / Greater London (Hybrid with Remote Flexibility)

Salary: DOE + Commission

The Company

We’re partnering with a fast-growing digital marketing agency that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional results across SEO, Paid Media, Web Development, Branding, and emerging AI Search solutions.

Having established itself as one of the leading agencies in its region, the business is entering an exciting scale-up phase, securing larger client retainers and expanding its service offering to ambitious brands across the UK. With a strong focus on innovation, client retention, and long-term partnerships, the agency is at the forefront of AI-driven search marketing and digital growth strategies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where your contribution will directly influence growth, revenue, and future expansion plans.

Roles & Responsibilities

As Sales Lead, you’ll take ownership of the agency’s new business function, driving revenue growth and developing long-term client relationships across the agency’s full suite of services.

• Leading outbound sales activity to generate new business opportunities.
• Selling SEO, AI Search, Paid Media, Website Development, Branding, and Digital Marketing solutions.
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close.
• Converting inbound enquiries and warm leads into long-term clients.
• Building relationships through networking events, industry meetings, and referrals.
• Identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Maintaining and managing pipeline activity through CRM platforms.
• Collaborating closely with client services and delivery teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Producing pipeline reports, forecasts, and sales performance updates.
• Supporting the agency’s continued growth by bringing in high-quality, long-term client partnerships.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience selling SEO services and digital marketing solutions.
• Strong new business development and consultative sales experience.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and CRM platform, ideally HubSpot.
• A track record of winning and retaining recurring revenue accounts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence conducting outbound prospecting activities and networking.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience within a digital marketing agency environment would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of AI Search, Paid Media, Branding, or Web Development services would be beneficial.
• A self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously.

Company Benefits

• Commission structure with significant earning potential.
• Hybrid working with remote flexibility.
• Clear progression opportunities, including the potential to build and lead a sales team.
• Dedicated training and development budget.
• Regular performance reviews and career development planning.
• Attendance at leading industry events and conferences.
• Additional performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Birthday day off.
• Profit share scheme following qualifying period.
• Paid gym membership.
• Monthly team socials and company events.
• Team trips and incentive holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Technology allowance.
• On-site parking.
• Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative company culture.

JOB ID: #3622990