Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
Hello. We’re Teya.Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better.They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business.
Teya exists to change that.We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work.We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail.
And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand.If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from youAs we continue to expand our operations in the UK, we're looking for an Area Sales Manager to help scale our established Independent Sales Consultant (ISC) channel across Leicester and East Birmingham.
This is a fast-paced, high-velocity field role working alongside self-employed sales professionals who operate as independent partners.
Reporting into a Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and supported by the wider channel team, you'll build a high-performing, sustainable regional operation taking responsibility for coaching and developing your ISCs from their very first week through to the point they're ready to operate independently.This is a hands-on, field-based role with real autonomy.
Success is measured by both the revenue impact you drive and the strength and maturity of the channel you help build.Day-to-day you’ll be responsible for:Build, lead and inspire a commission-only sales network, setting the standard, driving accountability, and earning influence without relying on traditional management levers.Take fu
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Yes
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
SMB / Transactional
Under 1 month, high-velocity closing
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role based in GB provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
Commission-only structures offer unlimited upside but require financial runway during ramp periods. Confirm draw availability and average ramp-to-quota timeline before accepting.
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