Sales Manager (£60k OTE - Uncapped Earnings)

The Energy Revolution 🎉Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.Perks that Power Your Journey ⭐️Annual Salary up to £60k OTE (uncapped earnings potential)25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday monthPrivate Medical Insurance with Vitality HealthAccess to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and moreLife Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salaryEmployee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidanceEnjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our officeSalary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your bestRefer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards How you will Energise Our Team 🤝We’re looking for a results-focused leader to drive our Retentions team’s success. You’ll set clear goals, coach and develop your team, and ensure they consistently exceed targets while thriving in a motivated, high-performance environment.Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:Lead and manage the sales retention team, setting, implementing, and monitoring departmental goals and targets to achieve key performance objectivesDevelop and refine processes, procedures, and systems to ensure customer interactions deliver against company objectives and maintain a customer-centric approachMonitor, coach, and support sales executives across all channels, providing training and feedback to maximise team performance and developmentProvide regular reporting to senior management on departmental progress, milestones, forecasts, and operational effectivenessWork closely with senior management on resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, and workload allocation to ensure optimal team capacityFoster a “one team” culture, driving engagement, collaboration, and accountability across the department while managing staff issues in line with company policiesEnsure compliance with all applicable regulations, deliver KPIs, and support the company’s digital-first strategy while maintaining high service standards The Spark we're Looking For 🔍Proven leadership in a sales environment, ideally within the utilities industryA track record in retention or customer loyalty, delivering results in call centre or high-volume customer-facing environmentsStrong performance management skills, with the ability to set strategic goals, implement plans effectively, monitor progress, and coach teams to achieve successExcellent people leadership, motivating, influencing, and inspiring teams while fostering accountabilityStrong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to prioritise and resolve challenges quicklyResilient, driven, and motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with a positive, solutions-focused approach If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on joinus@valdaenergy.com