Chief Sales Officer

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading zero emissions UK energy business seeks a Chief Sales Officer to drive growth and develop their sales strategy. This role, based in Northeast England, offers hybrid working and commands a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and extensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive B2B sales experience in the energy sector and a strong sales leadership background.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Up to 25% bonus

8% pension

Broad range of extra benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales leadership and B2B solutions, particularly in renewable energy.
• Experience managing and developing sales teams while meeting targets is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth, evolving sales strategy and processes.
• Lead business development and manage relationships to maximize client opportunities.
• Report on KPIs and ensure sales targets are met.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Negotiating

Influencing

Business Development

Job description

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An exciting, zero emissions, UK Energy business is seeking a Chief Sales Officer (CSO), they are based in Northeast England, however they are open to both hybrid and flexible working options.

Reporting into the CEO you will drive growth, further develop their sales strategy, lead and grow the sales team and report on progress to the board.

Duties include:

Implementing and evolving their sales strategy processes.

Lead business development, securing new clients and maximising opportunities with existing clients.

Responsibility for delivering their sales targets.

Building successful relationships across the business, maximising cohesion ensuring clients receive excellent customer service.

Reporting monthly KPIs to the CEO.

Manage, support, monitor and grow the sales function, ensuring the team are motivated and successful.

Candidates MUST have:

• Proven track record in a sales leadership role, both in a business development and a people management capacity.
• Experience selling B2B solutions in the energy sector, ideally in the renewable energy space.
• Demonstrable experience of hitting your sales targets and successfully growing sales teams.
• Proven track record of selling products within a lengthy and complicated decision-making process.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills, adept in controlling the sales process, liaising with senior stakeholders and managing multi million pound deals.

Desirable are:

• Sales in experience with gas, fuel cell, climate technology or hydrogen.
• Experience working in a fast growing business, growing a sales team and supporting it scale.

The successful candidate will join an extremely exciting, award winning business that has significant investment and is experiencing rapid growth. You will receive a highly competitive basic salary based on experience, uncapped commission, up to 25% bonus and 8% pension, plus a broad range of extra benefits.

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