Sales Team Leader

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the sales team within the assigned territory to achieve and exceed sales targets across both new and existing customer segments. The role is responsible for driving customer retention and business growth by implementing effective and innovative sales strategies. You will recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing sales team, ensure optimal staffing levels, and maintain a strong talent pipeline. Additionally, you will oversee sales budgets and expenses, provide clear direction and expectations to the team, and inspire them to consistently deliver outstanding performance.

You are accountable for complying with the latest Health & Safety, Environmental and Pesticide usage regulations. In addition, all Rentokil Pest Control guidelines, manuals, booklets and printed correspondence should be adhered to at all times.

Key Responsibilities: Sales Team Leader

• Provide leadership and guidance to sales team members to build an effective sales force and meet or surpass budgeted sales targets within both new and existing customer segments.
• Maintain and enhance customer retention rates, fostering continuous positive growth in this area.
• Efficiently recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent.
• Oversee and control both budgeted and unbudgeted sales expenses.
• Implement innovative sales strategies to generate new business opportunities.
• Inspire and motivate sales team members to reach ambitious sales goals.
• Ensure the branch is consistently staffed with appropriate personnel and cultivate a strong pipeline of sales talent for each territory.
• Clearly communicate job expectations to all sales colleagues and ensure these fundamental requirements are met