Team Leader: Direct Sales

Smartest Energy; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Global impact

Flexible working

Diversity & inclusion

Zusammenfassung

Smartest Energy in Manchester is seeking a seasoned Sales Team Leader to guide a growing internal sales team, drive productivity and performance, and support organisational growth.

You will own team performance, coaching, engagement and development, while overseeing recruitment, onboarding and compliance. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making and a commitment to high standards across the sales function.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading and developing sales teams.
• Energy industry experience preferred.
• Strong coaching and performance management skills.
• Ability to recruit and onboard new starters.

Aufgaben

• Lead a growing internal sales team and maximise productivity and performance.
• Coach, engage and develop team members; recruit and onboard new starters.
• Use performance data to drive results and maintain high sales discipline and compliance.
• Oversee commission submissions and conduct regular 1:1s, reviews and quality processes.

Kenntnisse

Sales leadership

Team coaching

Performance management

Recruitment & onboarding

Energy industry experience

Jobbeschreibung

Based in Manchester and reporting to the Sales & Performance Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Sales Team Leader to lead a growing internal sales team and maximise its productivity, performance and capability. You will play a key role in delivering business targets and supporting organisational growth, while creating a high-performance culture where colleagues are motivated, supported and continuously developed. As the day-to-day leader, you will take ownership of team performance, coaching, engagement and development, alongside recruitment and onboarding of new starters. You will use performance data and insight to drive results, ensure strong sales disciplines and compliance, oversee commission submissions, and maintain high standards through regular 1:1s, reviews and quality processes. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives on developing people, improving performance and building a successful, high-performing sales team.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

Previous experience leading and developing successful sales teams, preferably in the energy industry.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.