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About this role
We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us!
Are you an exceptional sales leader ready for an unparalleled challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Manager to pioneer and grow our Enterprise Sales organisation for the Northern European market, based out of UK. This role is a unique opportunity to design and lead a high-performing, Enterprise new business team from the ground up, making a significant contribution to our company’s trajectory. If you are passionate about talent development, thrive on change management, and believe in Hands-On Coaching, we want to hear from you.
Your Opportunity:
This is a defining career moment—a chance to build the foundations of a successful enterprise sales engine with a culture of excellence.
- Net-New Enterprise Focus: Drive ambitious growth with a strategic focus on net-new logo acquisition and consistent, high-impact pipeline generation within large, complex enterprise accounts across Northern Europe.
- Hands-On Leadership: We empower you to be a Hands-On Coach. Your management style will prioritise immediate, in-the-room mentorship and support, rather than relying solely on passive metrics or dashboards.
- Unrivalled Development: This role off
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
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
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