US Commercial Market Manager

About the role

A Commercial Market Manager at ESL leads and empowers a high‑performing sales community while co‑creating and executing an ambitious market growth strategy. The role translates business strategy into actionable sales plans, builds strong internal relationships and drives sustainable commercial success through coaching, data‑driven decision‑making and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing sales team through regular 1:1s, performance reviews and tailored development plans.
• Set clear expectations for activity, behaviours and results, ensuring accountability across the team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day sales activities including prospecting, pipeline management, territory planning and qualification.
• Ensure the team follows structured sales processes, CRM discipline and accurate data entry.
• Track and report on sales performance, forecasts and KPIs to senior leadership.
• Work with internal stakeholders to assess market potential, design growth strategy and ensure consistent execution.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a sales team in a performance‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop sales talent to achieve high performance.
• Experience conducting performance reviews, setting KPIs and driving accountability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all stakeholder levels.
• Willingness to travel to the US for business trips.

What we offer

• Salary £65‑75k DOE plus 10% bonus after probation.
• Hybrid working – three days in the Manchester office.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday purchase scheme.
• Life assurance at 4× salary and health cash plan.
• Free parking on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and annual team events.