Field Sales Team Leader

Octopus Energy Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking energy company in London seeks a Sales Team Leader to drive results and lead a motivated team. This field-based role emphasizes inspirational leadership and customer engagement. Candidates should possess experience in face-to-face sales and a self-starting mindset, with a salary of £29,300 annually. Join a culture that values autonomy and innovation.

Benefits

Unique company culture

Flexible work environment

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused sales roles.
• A leadership style that supports team growth.
• Ability to give constructive feedback.
• Self-starter who drives results.

Responsibilities

• Support team in identifying and winning new business.
• Build high-performance culture through coaching.
• Ensure positive customer interactions.
• Lead by example in field-based role.
• Help team advocate for products and services.

Skills

Face-to-face sales experience

Inspirational leadership

Constructive feedback

Self-starting mindset

Job description

Overview

You’re someone who leads with energy, purpose, and heart. You know how to bring out the best in others and genuinely care about the people you work with. As a Sales Team Leader, you’ll be exactly that, a leader, not just a manager. You’ll empower and support your team to thrive, championing more than just sales performance.

You’ll be on the frontline, leading a team of face-to-face ambassadors and playing a big part in shaping and spreading our culture. Your leadership style is rooted in trust and collaboration, you inspire by showing what great looks like. You’ll coach and motivate your team to reach their full potential, celebrating their wins and helping them grow every step of the way.

What you'll do

• Drive Results: Support your team to identify and win new business with customers, achieving sales targets.
• Inspire Excellence: Build a high-performance culture through regular 1:1 coaching, clear goals, and actionable feedback.
• Deliver Outstanding Experiences: Make sure every customer interaction is positive and insightful, using feedback to help us continuously improve.
• Lead by Example: This is a field-based role, so you’ll be out in venues with your team most days, showing what great looks like.
• Promote Innovation: Help your team become true advocates of Octopus – sharing our latest tariffs, tech and products with confidence.

What you'll need

• Experience in face-to-face sales roles, ideally in customer-focused environments.
• A leadership style that inspires, supports, and lifts others up.
• The ability to give helpful, honest feedback in a way that builds confidence and growth.
• A self-starting mindset – you’re someone who takes ownership and loves to drive results.

Why else you'll love it here

• Salary information: £29,300 a year. Note: weekend and evening shifts will be required for this role.
• Octopus Energy Group has a unique culture with autonomy, co-owners, and projects that break new ground. We were recognised for our culture and leadership and offer perks that matter to you.
• Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits.

If this sounds like you and you want to know more, apply now to have a further conversation with someone in our team! If you don't have a CV to hand then that's also fine... please attach a short message as your CV just telling us a bit more about you and why you're interested in a career at Octopus Energy!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

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Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.