Sales Team Leader- 6 Months FTC

About Wessex Internet

Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to over 10,000 homes in the New Forest with connections set for early 2024.

Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff develpment. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for.

As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you! Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision.

The Role

Wessex Internet are excited to be recruiting for a Sales Team Lead position on a 6-months FTC. We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, can-do character to join the friendly, motivated sales team. Each day you will be making a positive difference to rural communities by offering our ultra-fast broadband packages.

You will need to develop and manage your own pipeline of business to achieve agreed sales targets and ensure all opportunities, cases, leads, emails are managed and responded efficiently and appropriately, ensuring that all responses are within the business’s high standards of customer service. This will be a do as I do position so leading by example is a must. The team will look to you as senior member of the team so you must be up to date with all systems, sales, and voucher/funding processes.

You will report & work with the Head of Sales to update on any streamlining of processes as well as assisting in sales strategy development. You must have the ability to motivate the team and inspire a positive mental attitude. As the team leader you will be part of every new starter onboarding process. You will be the mentor for all apprentice starters this includes training and coaching.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Confident and Knowledgeable
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Consistency
• Communication
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Motivated
• Performance-focused
• Accountable
• Trusting

Benefits

• 25 days on Annual Leave per year
• The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
• Enhanced Family Pay
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career - We’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
• Free breakfast - including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day.
• Regular social events
• Free onsite parking
• 75% discount to Wessex Internet package

Salary: Up to £40,000 OTE. Base salary £28,500 to £34,000 (Depending on Experience)

Role Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays?