Sales Team Manager

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Team Manager, someone with a proven record of steering successful sales teams in both B2B and B2B2C arenas.

We're on the hunt for an individual with a genuine passion for team development and experience in coaching high-performance teams. A dedication to sustainability is non-negotiable, coupled with a focus on creating a great customer experience across your teams.

At the core of our mission is a vibrant and forward-thinking approach, helping people adopt sustainable transportation through electric vehicles. Your role? To lead one of our EV sales teams, leading them to new heights. Your primary focus? Leading and developing our team and business relationships and driving the growth of our Salary Sacrifice product.

Your team is the embodiment of Octopus Electric Vehicles, acting as the frontline experts and advocates for customers embracing the benefits of our Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme.

This position comes with an uncapped commission structure, a generous car allowance as part of the overall package, and an office that's more than just a workplace - it's an inspiring environment, located in the heart of Weybridge, where you'll be stationed 2-3 days a week.

• Lead and drive your sales team to achieve outstanding results
• Coach, train and develop your team to improve their sales skills and performance metrics
• Drive a healthy team culture through regular 1:1s, coaching sessions, team meetings, PDP’s and goal setting
• Strive for individual and team success, fostering a collaborative environment
  
  Ensure teams are customer-focused, high-energy, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment
• Learn quickly, adapt to different personalities, and bring out the best in your team
• Thrive in getting things done and completing projects and tasks ahead of schedule

• Leverage your experience in running successful sales teams, ensuring excellence in both public-facing and B2B2C sales skills and methodologies
• Manage sales pipelines from lead generation to delivery, setting and exceeding targets
• Possess strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Create insightful reports with actionable feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement

• Recruit and lead a team of high-performing EV Experts
• Forecast team performance and implement strategies and plans for long term success

• Ensure outstanding customer service, recording customer satisfaction, and sharing best practices across the sales teams
• Oversee quality assurance, ensuring compliance with FCA guidelines
• Guarantee top-quality service delivery at all times, maintaining a high standard of customer experience

• Collaborate with other Sales Team Managers to share best practices
• Work with cross-functional teams to iterate propositions and materials for the B2B/B2C market
• Think holistically, considering the impact of decisions on wider teams and the overall business
• Embrace change and thrive on challenges

• Previous B2B or B2B2C sales management experience
• A proven track record managing large teams with different skill sets in a phone based environment
• Extensive knowledge of sales methodologies, principles and practices with the ability to lead, coach, and develop successful teams
• Experience working in a growth environment with an adaptable mindset to excel in an ever-changing business environment
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to think independently, get things done and complete tasks ahead of schedule
• Strong time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Car industry knowledge would be preferred but not essential
• Genuine passion for electric vehicles / energy and decarbonisation
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service and a drive for going above and beyond for our customers

If you are passionate about electric vehicles, have a successful track record in managing diverse sales teams, and are ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us in driving the future…