Head of Sales

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Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 (NI) or €90,300 - €135,500 (ROI) + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

You will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the SME Sales team and will play a key role in positioning SSE Airtricity as a net zero leader in Ireland. You'll continue our development as a leading supplier of energy to the SME and Enterprise channels, by creating a robust strategy, supported by a suite of Channel Growth Plans that are executed effectively. You will create and foster a strong team culture across all areas of SME department.

You will

• Develop, update and implement the SME & Enterprise Strategy across a 3–5 year horizon
• Understand what acquisition volume and customer value we need to attain to achieve our profitability expectations
• Develop new and innovative products, sales processes and commercial programs for each channel
• Working with the Head of Sales Compliance, you will lead and manage sales & retention assurance, and ensure a high level of adherence to all compliance, legal and regulatory requirements
• Create and manage a suit of BI/MI tools and reports, to monitor and deliver budgeted business performance

You have

• A strong understanding of SSE's Vision, Strategy, Values, Culture and Marketing Mix, coupled with working knowledge of channel opportunities and challenges
• Experience in the management of cross functional teams, ensuring structure and high levels of engagement
• A strong understanding of challenges in the energy industry and how these effect acquisition and value
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, suitable for understanding key acquisition drivers, preparation of forecasts and targets, and review of performance against targets
• Competency in project management methodologies, financial metrics and reporting

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

, supplies around 750,000 domestic and commercial gas, electricity and home energy services customers in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Around 40% of the electricity SSE Airtricity supplies to its customers on an island basis is generated from renewable sources - the greenest energy supply of any provider on the island and over three times the average on an all-island basis.

We have ambitious targets to help our customers on their journey to Net Zero by increasing the accessibility of green energy solutions through the provision of customer-driven propositions and we're a partner to customers and stakeholders as they seek ways to respond to the climate crisis.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further.