Field Sales Team Leader

Octopus Energy

3800

Sussex, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2025-05-23

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

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.

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.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. 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.

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 💚

💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership

🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

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