£47,000 OTE (basic salary plus commission)

Diversity

We're an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that the climate crisis intersects with social and inclusion issues, and we're particularly eager to receive applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives, including people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We also value different experiences and encourage applicants whose backgrounds may not exactly match the criteria in the job description to apply.

About The Role

We're seeking a motivated and results-oriented Sales Lead, to spearhead membership sales and drive occupancy in Manchester workspace, to ensure full capacity by the end of this year.

As part of our expansion, we have recently opened our Central Manchester workspace - in the Renold Building. Just a 10min walk from Manchester Piccadilly, this is our second, full-service workspace; a thriving hub focused on supporting climate-tech startups. We're replicating our London headquarters, where our ecosystem members can work, network, and access investment and support, to drive their purpose-driven enterprises.

The workspace spans multiple floors, featuring a vibrant café/bar, a mix of fixed and hot desking options, private offices, and a variety of meeting rooms. It also includes two versatile event spaces, hosting groups ranging from 30 to 150 people.

This is a pivotal role in driving the growth of our Manchester ecosystem, combining sales expertise with a passion for building communities that drive purpose-led innovation.

Your key responsibilities

Drive membership sales, ensuring full capacity in Manchester by end of 2025
Handle and qualify inbound membership sales enquiries, conduct tours, and manage contracts.
Act as the main sales contact for members, providing excellent service
Coordinate new member onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions
Maintain strong member relationships and handle member sales enquiries
As the workspace evolves, promote and sell event spaces and identify cross-selling opportunities to introduce members to our broader suite of innovation services

Requirements

We need you to have

2+ years of sales or business development experience, ideally in coworking, commercial property, or membership sales
Proven track record of hitting sales targets with a strong commercial mindset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to build lasting client relationships
Organised and results-driven, capable of juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment
Customer-focused, with the ability to tailor solutions to diverse client needs
Personable and intuitive, with a natural flair for understanding and meeting people's needs
A passion for sustainability and climate tech, aligning with our mission to drive positive change

Benefits

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week - office based
Remuneration: £29,000 - £34,000 annual basic salary plus commission
Based: Manchester (with occasional travel to our London workspace for training)

Additional details

25 days Holiday + Bank Hols
Monthly Wellness Day (for rest & recharge)
Paid Sick Leave + Vitality Health Insurance Scheme
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme + Octopus EV Lease Scheme

As you grow with us, you can access additional benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave & pay (after 2 years' service).

Recruitment process

30 min phone screening interview
Two stage, virtual and in-person interviews

About Sustainable Ventures

We're Europe's largest ecosystem of climate tech startups. Following our expansion of our Central London headquarters, and the recent opening of our Central Manchester workspace, we're focused on our mission to develop 1000 new businesses by 2025, and expand our operations across UK regions.

Our impact on the planet's climate and its natural resources is being felt more often and by more people than ever before. It is clear that significant changes must be made to achieve the targets set by the IPCC and reach Net Zero by 2050. This presents the world's biggest challenge and it is something that SV has been addressing since 2011.

We believe in the power of commercial innovation to address the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.

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