Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!
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The role ⚡📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
At Funding Circle, we are on a mission to back small business owners in the UK like no other company has before!
We are looking for a dedicated Sales Manager in our Outbound Sales team to coach, train, and develop their team to maximise their potential while continually finding a better way to improve efficiency and delivery. As a full-time manager, you will take an active role in mentoring and coaching a diverse mix of direct reports to build a high-performing team
Motivate and performance-manage your team to achieve individual and team targets
Set short, medium, and long-term goals with your reports and support them in their development toward them
Lead the implementation of continuous improvement to drive the team forward
Provide team members with regular feedback by holding 1:1s, KPI reviews, and call shadowing sessions
Champion best practice initiatives and ensure internal controls and policies are adhered to.
Manage stakeholders and regularly report/present on team performance
Coach direct reports to help them hit targets and develop their sales skills
Be a leader and display leadership qualities consistent with Funding Circle value
We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.
Experienced in working in a high-volume sales role
Proven to achieve set goals and high performance
Experienced and interested in management
Motivated by success in numbers, and inspire your team to achieve your targets
Quick to learn, understand, and explain complex concepts and products
Excited by change and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with the ability to ‘think smart’ and adapt quickly
Proactive and eager to bring new ideas to drive the performance of your team
You’re able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity
Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Why join us? 💜We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!Skills Required
- Experience working in a high-volume sales role
- Proven track record of achieving set goals and high performance
- Experience in management, mentoring, or coaching
- Motivated by numeric targets and able to inspire team performance
- Ability to quickly learn, understand, and explain complex concepts and products
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive in bringing new ideas
- Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline tasks and improve productivity
- Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively
What We Do
Over the past ten years, Funding Circle has built a machine learning and technology platform that is changing the way small businesses access the financing they need to grow. Business owners can complete a loan application and receive a decision in a matter of minutes, enabling them to get funding quickly at an affordable rate. When small businesses succeed, they create jobs, support local communities, and drive the economy forward - that’s why we care about helping them win. To us, nothing is more important.
Why Work With Us
The traditional banking system is broken, so we’re building a better one. We’ve never been ones for the status quo. We believe in questioning convention, experimenting, innovating, and finding a better way. We believe in those made to do more, and that includes our employees. We seek and hire the best by providing great benefits, perks, and pay.
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