Sales Team Lead

We are working with a reliable manufacturing business in Middlesbrough to recruit a Sales Team Lead to support the Sales Manager in leading a busy sales and estimating function within a technical, project-led environment.This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving enquiry handling, quotation quality, pipeline discipline, and conversion performance. The position offers a clear development pathway toward Sales Manager level for the right individual.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support the sales/estimating team to ensure enquiries are effectively qualified, prioritised, and progressed Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timely delivery of quotations Maintain strong pipeline management, follow-up discipline, and conversion focus Support daily workload allocation and coordination of sales activity Act as a key interface between sales, estimating, engineering, production, and wider internal teams Ensure accurate maintenance of data across CRM/ERP systems Monitor and report on key commercial KPIs including conversion rates, quotation turnaround, and forecast accuracy Provide coaching, structure, and day-to-day support to team members Identify and escalate commercial, technical, or delivery risks at an early stage Act as deputy to the Sales Manager when required About YouProven experience in technical sales, estimating, project costing, or a manufacturing/engineering environment Experience supporting, supervising, or leading others within a commercial team Strong ..... full job details .....