Chief Sales Officer

Join to apply for the Chief Sales Officer role at ENGIEIn order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Purpose of the jobB2B Energy Supply UK joined the GEMS organization in July 2021 and consists of the supply of gas and power (and related solutions) to B2B customers while supporting them towards a carbon neutral economy by offering them innovative, competitive and green solutions. The Chief Sales Officer will be located in Leeds, UK and will have overall responsibility for the development and execution of commercial, industrial and institutional sales across the UK. They will also provide leadership to the sales organization and manage functions that are essential to sales force productivity such as planning, reporting, quota setting and management, sales process optimization, sales training, sales program implementation, ensuring the function is optimally resourced and performing to a high standard at all times.Key AccountabilitiesDevelop and direct the implementation and execution of the sales strategy ensuring the relevant policies and practices are in placeDevelop the sales targets consistent with the overall business objectives and deliver these targets via the sales teamDesign the sales organization, ensuring the recruiting and development of highly skilled members of the sales teamOptimally deploy the resources in the sales team — where necessary review sales roles, coverage models, or team configurations in order to maximize sales productivityLead a change management process to build organisational understanding of proposed changes, establish support from key leadership stakeholders, and effectively implement new deployment and job modelsEstablish a sales force training plan focused on developing and reinforcing critical sales competenciesDeliver a high-performance sales training programme for employees in the Sales organisationDevelop, execute and manage complex sales channel strategiesWork closely with the Marketing Team to expand the company’s customer base and improve lead generation programsRepresent the Company externally at speaking engagements and trade associations to advance our brand and improve our resultsAccountable for on-time delivery of sales organization quotas and performance objectives as well as on-time reporting essential for a high performance sales organizationAchieving sales and profit objectives, as well as strategic objectives defined by the CompanyCreate solutions and find new opportunities for growthWork collaboratively with the CEO and senior leadership team, supporting overall strategy as well as brand and people development for the whole businessGuide, monitor and evaluate emerging business opportunities balancing the sales opportunity with branding, financial and operational feasibilityStrategic LeadershipApply a strategic, forward-looking approach to sales through the development, implementation, and management of multiple sales strategies for the entire sales forceLead and inspire the sales team by developing and clearly communicating critical sales competencies as well as prioritizing training and development objectivesDevelop a high-performance sales culture with best-in-class sales infrastructure, including communication, reward and recognition, performance management, coaching and training programmesRelationship Development and TeamworkEffectively represent the company’s brand and strategy with existing and prospective clients while demonstrating expertise and deep knowledge of commercial, xpwpeyx industrial and institutional energy issuesCollaborate with other executives on the Supply Executive Team to create strategies geared toward expanding the company’s customer base and improving lead generation programsProactively identify opportunities with new customers and new solutions that would meet a market or customer need and quickly developing a comprehensive and executable sales strategyWork collaboratively with colleagues across Energy Supply, ENGIE UK and the wider ENGIE Group to create a results-driven, diverse, and team-oriented work environmentAdditional InformationBusiness Unit: Supply & Energy ManagementDivision: BP B2B UKLegal Entity: ENGIE POWER LIMITEDProfessional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeCompany Name: ENGIE UKSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentUtilitiesLocationLeeds, England, United KingdomReferralsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at ENGIE by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr