Retention Sales Manager (£60k OTE - Uncapped Earnings)

Valda Energy Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy supplier in Bicester is seeking a results-focused leader to drive their Retentions team's success. You'll set clear goals, coach your team, and ensure they exceed targets in a high-performance environment. Proven sales leadership and a strong background in retention are essential. Join us to foster a culture of collaboration and accountability and enjoy competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Annual Salary up to £60k OTE

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Employee engagement platform with discounts

Life Insurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary snacks and drinks

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

In-house learning and development

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience, ideally in utilities.
• Ability to set strategic goals and effectively implement plans.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales retention team towards success.
• Develop and refine processes for customer interactions.
• Provide training and feedback to maximize team performance.

Skills

Proven leadership in a sales environment

Track record in retention or customer loyalty

Strong performance management skills

Excellent people leadership

Strong organisational skills

Resilience and motivation

Job description

The Energy Revolution🎉

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.

At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.

Perks that Power Your Journey⭐️

• Annual Salary up to £60k OTE (uncapped earnings potential)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday month
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
• Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more
• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards

How you will Energise Our Team🤝

We’re looking for a results-focused leader to drive our Retentions team’s success. You’ll set clear goals, coach and develop your team, and ensure they consistently exceed targets while thriving in a motivated, high-performance environment.

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead and manage the sales retention team, setting, implementing, and monitoring departmental goals and targets to achieve key performance objectives
• Develop and refine processes, procedures, and systems to ensure customer interactions deliver against company objectives and maintain a customer-centric approach
• Monitor, coach, and support sales executives across all channels, providing training and feedback to maximise team performance and development
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on departmental progress, milestones, forecasts, and operational effectiveness
• Work closely with senior management on resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, and workload allocation to ensure optimal team capacity
• Foster a “one team” culture, driving engagement, collaboration, and accountability across the department while managing staff issues in line with company policies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, deliver KPIs, and support the company’s digital-first strategy while maintaining high service standards

The Spark we're Looking For 🔍

• Proven leadership in a sales environment, ideally within the utilities industry
• A track record in retention or customer loyalty, delivering results in call centre or high-volume customer-facing environments
• Strong performance management skills, with the ability to set strategic goals, implement plans effectively, monitor progress, and coach teams to achieve success
• Excellent people leadership, motivating, influencing, and inspiring teams while fostering accountability
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to prioritise and resolve challenges quickly
• Resilient, driven, and motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a positive, solutions-focused approach

If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on [e-mail]