Sales Team Leader - Low Carbon Tech

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sales Team Leader to inspire a frontline sales team focused on promoting low-carbon solutions. This role is pivotal in transforming energy use sustainably, managing a team that engages customers in adopting technologies like Heat Pumps and Solar Panels. You will cultivate a high-performance culture through coaching and development while driving results and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Join a mission-driven environment where your leadership can make a tangible impact on the planet and shape the future of energy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing B2C sales teams.
• Strong customer service and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive results and exceed sales targets with your team.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Customer-Centric Mindset

Performance Management

Sales Experience

Adaptability

Technical Curiosity

Passion for Sustainability

Job description

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Sales Team Leader - Low Carbon Tech, Brighton

Client:

Octopus Energy

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we power homes sustainably? We’re expanding our Low Carbon Energy Products Team and seeking an experienced Sales Team Leader responsible for inspiring and managing a frontline sales team promoting low-carbon solutions like Heat Pumps and Solar Panels to households across the country. Your team will represent Octopus Energy Services, working directly with customers to guide them in adopting low-carbon solutions in their homes. The role focuses on coaching, team development, driving performance, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. An interest in sustainability and a passion for showcasing the benefits of our offerings are essential.

What you'll do

1. Drive Results: Manage your sales team to identify and secure new business, achieving and exceeding sales targets.
2. Optimise Workflows: Distribute and manage sales leads efficiently across your team.
3. Inspire Excellence: Cultivate a high-performance culture through regular coaching, goal setting, and feedback.
4. Grow Your Team: Recruit and develop talent to build a high-performing team.
5. Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience: Ensure outstanding customer service and use feedback for continuous improvement.
6. Collaborate: Share best practices and develop a consistent approach across teams.
7. Promote Innovation: Advocate for new products and empower your team to become champions of low-carbon solutions.

What you'll need

1. Proven Leadership Experience: Successful management and motivation of a B2C internal (phone-based) team.
2. Customer-Centric Mindset: Passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
3. Performance Management Expertise: Strong background in team development and performance tracking.
4. Sales Savvy: Experience in consultative B2C sales and building sales pipelines.
5. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
6. Technical Curiosity: Willingness to learn about low-carbon products and guide customers accordingly; background in Heat Pumps is a plus but not essential.
7. Passion for Sustainability: Genuine enthusiasm for decarbonisation and energy tech.
8. Office-Based: Ability to work from the office five days a week.

This role offers an opportunity to lead a team making a tangible impact on the planet, shaping the future of energy, and growing your career in a mission-driven environment. Join us in revolutionising energy use and creating a sustainable future, one home at a time. If you need specific accommodations or have unique preferences, let us know to tailor your interview process. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of meeting 100% of the requirements. At Octopus Energy, we value diversity, honesty, and empathy, and are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.