VodafoneThree - Sales Manager - Midlands

## Location: Midlands Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Location Independent Worker As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are. ## Who We Are We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT). ## What you’ll do You’ll lead a high-performing sales team at the heart of Vodafone Business’s Public Sector organisation, shaping growth opportunities across the Midlands. Working with customers spanning local government, healthcare, emergency services, education, and other public sector organisations, you’ll help drive digital transformation, strengthen strategic partnerships, and deliver innovative connectivity solutions that make a real difference to communities. * Lead and inspire a team of sales professionals to achieve ambitious revenue, new business, and growth targets across a diverse public sector customer base. * Develop and deliver the Midlands Public Sector strategy, ensuring Vodafone is positioned as a trusted partner across regional authorities, combined authorities, and public sector stakeholders. * Coach and support your team to build strong pipelines, create impactful account development plans, and identify new business opportunities. * Build and maintain senior-level relationships with C-suite leaders, elected officials, strategic influencers, and key decision-makers across the region. * Drive the adoption of innovative fixed, mobile, and digital solutions that help customers achieve their transformation, connectivity, and service improvement goals. * Use market intelligence, customer insights, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities, manage risks, and deliver accurate revenue forecasts. * Collaborate across Vodafone Business, working closely with specialist sales, commercial, bid, and service teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. * Protect and grow existing business while expanding Vodafone’s footprint through strategic account development and long-term customer partnerships. * Champion customer success by ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, service excellence, and smooth introduction of new solutions and services. ## Who you are You’re an inspiring and commercially driven sales leader who knows how to turn ambition into results. You’ll bring a strong track record of accelerating revenue growth, outperforming targets, and creating new business opportunities. You are: * A people-focused manager who brings out the best in others through purposeful coaching, development, and motivation. * A strategic and creative thinker who can shape compelling value propositions and turn complex customer challenges into innovative solutions. * A confident communicator and trusted partner, skilled at building relationships, influencing, and negotiating with senior executives and key decision-makers. * Experience in the public sector market, or a strong understanding of public sector organisations, procurement environments, and regional government structures. * A strong appreciation of fixed and mobile technologies, and how they can create lasting value for public sector customers and the communities they serve. * Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to spot market opportunities, balance risk, and deliver sustainable growth. * Someone who challenges conventional thinking, brings fresh ideas, and is passionate about helping customers achieve meaningful results. * A passionate advocate for inclusion, creating a supportive, high-performing environment where every team member feels valued and empowered. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. ## What we offer We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. ## #VodafoneThree #LI-Remote