Sales Team Leader

Bidfood Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension match (4%)

Life cover

Employee support and confidential help

Health plan

Discounts (high street)

Early pay access

Dental & critical illness cover

Job summary

Bidfood Group is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Team Leader to inspire and develop our Sales Executive team. You will lead, coach and motivate, driving performance in a fast-paced environment while supporting the Sales Centre Manager with day-to-day operations and customer-focused outcomes.

The role emphasizes coaching on calls, improving objection handling and implementing best practices. Strong communication and a proactive, team-focused attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coaching sales teams.
• Strong track record of delivering against targets and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident in handling objections and guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Sales Executive team to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Support day-to-day running of the sales centre and provide coaching.
• Conduct call listening and give feedback through 1:1s.
• Monitor performance and implement action plans for improvement.
• Promote use of scripts, processes and best practices across the team.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver optimal customer outcomes.
• Assist Sales Centre Manager with attendance, conduct and reporting.

Job description

About the role

Sales Team Leader

Are you a confident sales professional who knows how to get the best out of others?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Team Leader to help lead, motivate and develop our Sales Executive team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys sales, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating a high-performing team. You’ll work closely with the Sales Centre Manager, supporting the day-to-day running of the sales centre while coaching colleagues, driving performance and delivering excellent results for our customers.

• Lead and motivate the Sales Executive team to achieve individual and team KPIs and sales targets.
• Act as a key point of contact for the team and support the day-to-day running of the sales centre.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching and guidance, helping colleagues improve their calls, overcome objections and maximise sales opportunities.
• Conduct regular call listening and provide constructive feedback through coaching and one-to-one conversations.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and help put clear action plans in place where improvement is needed.
• Drive consistent use of sales scripts, processes and best practice across the team.
• Help create a positive, energetic and collaborative sales environment where people are encouraged to succeed.
• Work with other departments and depots to ensure we deliver the right outcome for our customers.
• Support the Sales Centre Manager with attendance, conduct, performance reporting and the implementation of sales strategies.

What we’re looking for

• Has strong sales experience and a proven ability to deliver against targets.
• Is confident motivating, coaching and supporting others.
• Can lead by example and maintain high standards even in a busy sales environment.
• Is comfortable monitoring performance and having constructive conversations when improvement is needed.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Can confidently handle objections, escalations and challenging customer conversations.
• Is organised and able to balance their own sales responsibilities with supporting the wider team.
• Has a positive, proactive approach and enjoys celebrating team success.
• Understands the importance of following sales processes and maintaining compliance.
• Is passionate about developing people and helping colleagues reach their potential.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced salesperson who is ready to take on more responsibility or an existing team leader who loves developing people while staying close to customers and sales.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead from the front, influence the success of the Sales Centre and make a real difference to both team and customer performance.

If you’re passionate about sales, enjoy bringing out the best in people and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!