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Direct Sales – Sales Manager Managed Accounts

Are you a data‑driven sales leader with a passion for building high‑performing teams and deep, value‑driven customer partnerships? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced B2B environment where commercial curiosity, structure, and ownership are the keys to success?

If so, this could be the next big step in your career.

About the Role

Premier Inn’s Direct Sales team delivers over £250m in annual revenue, and we’re looking for an exceptional Sales Manager for our Accounts to help us unlock the next chapter of growth.

In this role, you’ll lead, coach, and develop a team of Account Managers, while also acting as a player‑manager with a portfolio of your own key corporate accounts. You’ll shape how we work with some of the UK’s largest businesses, implementing frameworks, improving ways of working, and ensuring we consistently outperform the market.

This is a leadership role for someone structured, commercially sharp, and highly engaging, an individual who brings energy, accountability, and a passion for motivating people.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead & inspire a team of up to 6 Account Managers to create a high‑performance, proactive sales culture.
  • Own revenue growth across managed corporate accounts, both through your team and your own portfolio.
  • Implement structured frameworks and ways of working that drive consistency, productivity, and commercial success.
  • Use data to make decisions, forecast accurately, monitor trends, and spot risks or opportunities early.
  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements with large corporate customers to strengthen long‑term partnerships.
  • Coach and mentor your team through structured development, KPIs, and tailored performance support.
  • Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Commercial Finance, Sales Operations, and senior leaders.
  • Drive engagement and motivation, fostering an accountable, customer‑centric culture.
  • Plan and host customer events, reviews, and executive‑level meetings.