Sales Manager

Job Title: Sales Manager
Salary: Up to £50K
Location: Leicester - LE1
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am-5pm

The Recruitment Group is proud to be working with a growing UK-based energy consultancy that is committed to empowering businesses of all sizes to take control of their energy consumption. As part of their continued growth and expansion, they are searching for a dynamic and people-focused Sales Manager to lead their SME and corporate sales and lead generation team, you will play a key role in driving performance and increasing market presence.

Company Benefits of the Sales Manager:

• Annual pay review every April
• 33 days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare option, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Regular staff social events, fostering a fun and collaborative team culture

Main duties and responsibilities of the Sales Manager:

• Hands-On Sales Team Management: Lead, mentor, engage directly with sales agents and clients to drive development, improve communication, and strengthen rapport with key stakeholders, working across SME and corporate energy markets.
• Performance Development: Conduct regular 1-to-1s, set clear KPIs, and support team members with training, feedback, and development plans.
• Process Oversight: Monitor sales processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with all internal departments to ensure sales handovers are smooth and clients receive an excellent service.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide performance updates to senior leadership, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Onboarding: Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new sales agents and lead generators, ensuring they are set up for success.
• Culture & Motivation: Foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.

Experience/knowledge requirements for the Sales Manager:

• Proven experience managing a B2B sales team ideally within the energy, utilities or consultancy space
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with a focus on people development.
• A clear understanding of energy sales processes for both SME and larger corporate clients.
• Ability to implement and improve sales systems, processes, and documentation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities.
• A full driving license is required as your role will involve visiting clients

Please call Alice at The Recruitment Group to find out more about this position.