Head of Sales

• The development and implementation of the business’ sales strategy, working with other managers and key stakeholders to establish the requirements for teams and the overall business to achieve their goals.
• Drive the sales activities to achieve team and company objectives.
• Diligently manage the sales process and pipeline, tracking progress, planning and allocating actions, reporting on progress and adapting the approach through to sales closure.
• Evaluate BESS sales and other key sales activities, recommending and implementing revised approaches as and when required.
• Regularly report on sales team progress at senior management meetings, emphasising key trends, areas of interest or potential concerns.
• Act as the face of Connected Energy, actively promoting our brand and forging strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to conceive and support marketing and PR opportunities and initiatives.
• Ensure that customers receive unparalleled assistance and guidance throughout their sales journey.
• To lead, inspire and develop the Sales Team.
• Grow the customer base and leverage those relationships to develop new opportunities and relationships.
• Ensure that both you and the team stay up to date with essential product information and any updates, enabling the delivery of an efficient and proactive service to our customers.
• Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities and potential new markets.
• Ensure that the sales team comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies always.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject E

Experience

• Proven track record of leading a successful sales team. E
• Track record of leading a Sales Team within a similar industry. D
• Demonstrated ability of executing successful sales strategies. E
• Experience or understanding of the second life battery market. D

Skills and knowledge

• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of authority. E
• Ability to analyse and interpret sales-related data, to influence decision making and close sales E
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). E
• Excellent presentation skills. E
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages E
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills E
• Technical knowledge of second life batteries D
• Negotiation E

Personal Qualities

• Leadership, management and team building skills E
• Customer-focused E
• High level of attention to details E
• Ability to influence at all levels E
• Adaptable E
• Ability to think innovatively and problem solve E
• Results driven E

As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities in an inclusive work environment.

Connected Energy is conscious that some groups of people are statistically less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not fully meet the requirements. If you like what we do, align with our values, and think that you can do the job well, regardless of whether you meet 100% of the job requirements, the Connected Energy team would encourage you to apply.

Connected Energy is happy to consider VISA sponsorship options throughout our recruitment process.

Candidates should make clear their right to work and VISA status upon application to our hiring team.