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Octopus Energy is seeking an experienced Sales Team Manager to lead and develop a B2C telesales team in Paris. This is a hands-on management role combining team leadership with active sales participation.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management & Engagement:
- Motivate and coach team members through regular feedback and constructive guidance
- Lead sales meetings, organize performance challenges, and foster team energy and collaboration
- Communicate company initiatives and vision to the team
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
Sales Performance & KPI Management:
- Own achievement of individual and team sales targets by monitoring key metrics (revenue, conversion rates, call volume, etc.)
- Ensure consistent application of sales processes and quality customer follow-up
- Identify performance gaps and implement action plans to improve results
- Lead by example by regularly participating in calls, video conferences, and closing activities
The Role:
You'll manage a growing telesales team selling energy solutions to consumers. The company emphasizes a dynamic, high-performance culture with a focus on both results and team development. Up to 2 days per week remote work is available.
Why Join:
Octopus Energy is a high-growth company in the renewable energy transition space. The team operates with strong energy, mutual support, and celebrates wins together. You'll work in modern offices in Paris with a collaborative open-space environment.
Requirements:
- Proven first management experience leading a B2C or B2B telesales team (phone and/or video-based)
- Strong mastery of sales techniques, negotiation, and closing skills with ability to mentor others
- Coaching mindset: ability to identify development areas and upskill sales representatives
- Strong performance culture: analytical with KPIs and results-driven
- Team leadership capability: combines positive energy, high standards, autonomy, and rigor
- Commercial temperament with drive for performance and desire to develop others
- No prior energy/solar industry knowledge required; commercial experience and management qualities are key
