Commercial Associate Manager
Ankar AI
Description
As our Commercial Associate Manager, you'll lead and elevate our outbound engine, working closely with the Head of Sales and broader GTM team to build a high-performing team of Commercial Associates.
You will:
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Manage, coach, and develop a team of Commercial Associates, setting a high bar for execution, activity, and results
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Lead by example - actively participate in outbound efforts including cold calls, power hours, and pipeline generation
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Design, iterate, and optimize outbound strategies across channels (calls, LinkedIn, etc), continuously improving conversion rates
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Own and refine tooling and data workflows (e.g. Clay, sequencing tools), ensuring the team is operating efficiently and leveraging best-in-class processes
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Build scalable playbooks for prospecting, messaging, and qualification
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Partner closely with AEs and Marketing to ensure strong pipeline quality and tight feedback loops
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Track, analyze, and report on performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and driving accountability
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Hire and onboard new Commercial Associates as we scale
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Location: Hoxton Square, London (on-site role)
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Contract: Full-time
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Compensation: We pay competitive salaries and will reward you with a substantial equity package under the tax-efficient EMI scheme.
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Hiring process: (1) 30min introductory chat, (2) 30min co-founder meeting, (3) 60min onsite. The process can be as fast you want it to be.
Eligibility Criteria
- 4+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales or outbound roles, with at least some experience managing or mentoring others
- Proven track record of generating pipeline through outbound efforts (calls, email, LinkedIn)
- Hands-on operator mindset - you enjoy being in the trenches and actively prospecting, not just managing
- Strong experience with modern sales and outbound tooling (e.g. Hubspot, Clay, sequencing platforms) and a data-driven approach to prospecting
- Analytical and process-oriented - you can break down funnels, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements
- Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing individuals
- High agency and ownership - you take initiative, move quickly, and continuously look for ways to improve performance
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
About Ankar AI
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