Job Description
Sales Manager
Full-time • Colombo
We help founders across software, IT, marketing, legal, agriculture, real estate and not-for-profits grow. Now we need someone to grow us.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow our client base
- Identify and qualify leads, and manage the full sales pipeline
- Lead sales meetings and presentations, and negotiate proposals
- Work with our advisory team to refine service offerings
- Analyse performance and prepare reports and forecasts
- Mentor and guide junior sales team members
What you'll bring
- 5+ years in B2B sales or account management
(financial services or consulting preferred) - Degree in Marketing, or completed SLIM / CIM qualification
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management
- Proven prospecting, pipeline management and closing skills
- Comfortable with sales data, reporting and CRM tools
- Excellent English; Sinhala or Tamil is an advantage
Send your CV with the subject "Sales Manager" to [email protected]
Company Description
KnowFunds is a financial consulting firm focused on guiding entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. The team specializes in understanding business requirements regardless of sector, enabling tailored financial guidance and solutions. Clients include organizations in software development, IT services, digital marketing, not-for-profits, advertising and media, legal, agriculture, and real estate. This diverse portfolio offers team members exposure to different business models and financial challenges, creating a dynamic environment for professional growth.
Role Description
This is a full-time, hybrid Sales Manager role based in Colombo, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. The Sales Manager will oversee the sales function, including developing and executing sales strategies to expand KnowFunds' client base and deepen relationships with existing clients. Daily responsibilities include identifying and qualifying leads, conducting sales meetings and presentations, negotiating proposals, and managing the sales pipeline. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams to refine service offerings, analyzing sales performance metrics, and preparing regular reports and forecasts for leadership. The Sales Manager will mentor and guide junior team members while ensuring that client interactions reflect the company's commitment to financial literacy and ethical business practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales or account management, preferably in financial services, consulting, or related sectors.
- Degree in Marketing or completed Professional Qualification in SLIM or CIM.
- Strong skills in relationship building, client communication, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies, including prospecting, pipeline management and closing deals.
- Comfortable analyzing sales data, preparing reports, and using CRM tools and office productivity software.
- Solid understanding of business fundamentals and interest in financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English; proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
