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 £63k (OTE of £80k with uncapped commission 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 month

• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health

• Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more

• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance

• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%

• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best

• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards

How you will Energise Our Team

As Head of Sales, you will lead and grow an established internal sales team based in our Bicester office. As a growing energy company, this team is crucial to retaining our current customer base. You will also be responsible for the relationship and performance of our sales channel in a BPO.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Leading, managing and growing the sales team by driving and increasing current sales numbers

• Developing and optimising sales processes, systems, and customer journeys

• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting Sales Executives, structured training and performance feedback to maximise capability, quality, and sales outcomes

• Producing regular reporting for senior management on performance, forecasts, pipeline activity, and operational effectiveness, ensuring visibility of key trends, risks, and opportunities

• Presenting and contributing to the monthly strategic sales meetings

• Working closely with senior leadership on resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, and workload allocation to ensure the team is structured and equipped for success

• Fostering a strong “one team” culture that promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, while managing staff matters in line with company policies

• Ensuring full compliance with relevant energy industry regulations, including Ofgem requirements, and supporting the company’s digital-first strategy while maintaining the highest standards of service and sales integrity

• Reporting directly to the Sales Director and supporting sales performance analysis

• Occasional travel abroad to our BPO

The Spark we're Looking For

• Proven sales management experience with a strong record of managing, motivating, and developing teams, ideally within the utilities or energy sector

• You will need to be a charismatic, motivational sales leader with the ability to drive performance day to day

• A clear track record of driving sales delivering consistent commercial performance in call centre or high-volume, customer-facing environments

• Advanced performance management capability, with the ability to define strategic goals, translate them into practical plans, track progress through data-led insight, and coach teams to exceed expectations

• A proactive process improvement mindset, experienced in developing, implementing, and refining sales processes and systems to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth

• Excellent people leadership skills, with a natural ability to influence, and inspire teams while embedding accountability and a strong focus on sales outcomes

• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to prioritise effectively and resolve complex operational challenges at pace

• Resilient, driven, and highly motivated, thriving in fast-moving, target-driven environments with a positive and 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