Sales Team Leader - Low Carbon Tech

Octopus Energy

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Brighton, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2025-04-30

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

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we power homes sustainably?

We’re expanding our Low Carbon Energy Products Team so we're looking for an experienced Sales Team Leader who will be responsible for inspiring and managing a frontline sales team bringing low-carbon solutions, like Heat Pumps and Solar Panels, to households across the country.

As a Sales Team Leader your team will be the face and the voice of Octopus Energy Services, working directly with customers and guiding them on their journey to adopting low-carbon solutions in their homes. You’ll focus on coaching, team development, driving performance, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences every step of the way.

An interest in sustainability is a must along with a passion for bringing to life the real benefits of our offer and understanding the importance of providing customers with a truly exceptional experience.

This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to lead a team making a real, measurable impact on the planet. You’ll help shape the future of energy while growing your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Join us in revolutionising energy use and creating a more sustainable future, one home at a time.

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: Manage your sales team to identify and win new business with customers, achieving and exceeding sales targets

Optimise Workflows: Distribute and manage sales leads across your team and ensure these are managed in a timely manner

Inspire Excellence: Cultivate a high-performance culture through regular 1:1 coaching, clear goal setting, and actionable feedback

Grow Your Team: Recruit and nurture talent to build a high-performing team

Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience: Ensure your team provides outstanding customer service, capturing customer feedback to continuously improve

Collaborate: Share best practices with your colleagues and develop a consistent approach to drive performance across all teams

Promote Innovation: Help spread the word about new products, empowering your team to become advocates for the latest low-carbon solutions

What you'll need

Proven Leadership Experience: Demonstrable experience and success managing and motivating a B2C internal (phone based) team is a must

Customer-Centric Mindset: A strong focus on the customer with a genuine passion for delivering above-and-beyond experiences for customers

Performance Management Expertise: Strong background in team development, performance tracking, and continuous improvement

Sales Savvy: Experience in consultative sales within a B2C environment and a knack for building robust sales pipelines

Adaptability: A start-up mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment

Technical Curiosity: Eagerness to understand our low-carbon products and guide customers in adopting sustainable energy solutions (a background in Heat Pumps would be ideal, but not essential)

Passion For Sustainability: Genuine enthusiasm for decarbonisation and energy technology

Office-Based: Willing and able to work from the office five days per week

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