Sales and Marketing Manager

at  Optimise

Vacancy: Sales and Marketing Manager
Location: Warrington
Department: Sales & Marketing
Reporting To: Sales & Marketing Lead
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Available
Salary: £35,000 base + 2.5% commission (OTE up to £60,000)

ABOUT US

optimise is a firm of risk management specialists, delivering innovative solutions across infrastructure, energy, and other regulated industries. We support organisations in managing uncertainty, optimising decision-making, and enhancing resilience. Our business is growing, and we are seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to play a key role in driving expansion and strengthening our market presence.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead business development, support and shape marketing strategies, and build strong client relationships in a dynamic and specialist industry.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Proven track record of success in consultancy, sales, client engagement, and contract negotiations.
• Experience in marketing strategy development, including digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to close deals effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both internally and externally.
• Capable of engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Ability to use marketing platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects with effective time management and strong self-discipline.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Background in networking and tendering for Government public and private sector contracts.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other creative tools.
• Ability to leverage technology, automation and artificial intelligence to increase efficiency in delivery.
  Why join optimise?
  When you join optimise, you are not just part of a team; you are part of a community that values your growth, well-being, and contributions.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a proactive, results-driven professional looking for a new challenge in a specialist industry, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and
suitability for the role to careers@optimise-risk.co.uk
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (preferred)
• Sales & Marketing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warrington WA3 6ZH
Reference ID: R1D4 Sales & Marketing Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Sales and Marketing Manager will be responsible for leading business development, strategic marketing, and client relationship management.
The successful candidate will develop and execute sales strategies, oversee brand positioning, and ensure alignment between business goals and customer needs. This role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to drive revenue growth and increase optimise brand visibility within the risk management sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with business objectives. Identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities across targeted industries.
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Lead negotiations of contracts including proposal writing, renewals, and agreeing rates with clients.
• Cultivate partnerships between tier 1, 2 and 3clients to enhance optimise’s market and service position and collaborate to bid for higher value work.
• Analyse market trends and adjust sales approaches to maximise impact, providing detailed reports to business leaders as required
• Monitor and predict market movements and suggest and support development of new products and services to accelerate business growth.