Team Leader (Sales) - Utilities

Huntswood
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales
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Job Description

Important Application Information

Please ensure your CV is fully up to date and clearly demonstrates your Utilities sales leadership experience, including responsibility for leading sales teams, driving sales performance, coaching and developing advisors, managing KPIs, and delivering commercial results within a Utilities environment.

Applications that do not clearly evidence both Utilities industry experience and sales team leadership experience on the submitted CV may not be considered for shortlisting.




Team Leader (Sales) - Within Utilities 


We are looking for a Team Leader with the right talent and skills to lead our teams.

The purpose of the role is to drive superior customer service performance delivered to Huntswood clients and their customers, by achieving outstanding levels of quality and operational efficiency.

Job Description

  • Managing Performance and achievement of team KPIs
  • Leave/ Absence management ensuring required resourcing is available as per SLA.
  • Disciplinary & HR related matters are attended to as they arise in line with company policy and protocols.
  • Maintains team Motivation.
  • Rewards & Incentives are planned and implemented on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensure that the employee experience is consistent with the HW culture
  • Ongoing coaching provided to the advisors.
  • Regular call listening
  • Team professional development is considered and the necessary conversations (CPD, Succession , Career pathing etc.)
  • On going knowledge sharing activities to keep the team updated
  • Monthly 1-1s with team members
  • Identify and nurture top talent within the team.
  • Identify skills / knowledge gaps and independently address or escalate for assistance
  • All necessary reports are completed in line with department schedule / client requirements (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Drive change initiatives ensure it as the desired outcome within your team

Job Requirements

  • You will need to be an existing team leader within the Utilities space 
  • You will have at least 12 months experience in sales previously 
  • You must be available to start on Thursday 26th November
  • Extensive experience Navigating multiple systems
  • Strong technical problem solving skills
  • High attention to detail

Required Skills

  • Able to successfully upskill a team.
  • Continuous improvement
  • Operational Knowledge
  • Prioritization of workload
Interview Process:
The interview process will consist of 1 stage  with our Head of Delivery. This will focus on a review of experience, behavioural capability, and competency‑based questions.

Core Behaviour

Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative. 
The job holder should align to our 6 Fundamental Values:

  • Bring Your “A” Game
  • Strive For Greater  
  • Enable and empower all employees
  • Do the right thing
  • Own it
  • Deliver unbelievable service

"It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special."

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Huntswood's own site before 4 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
Huntswood
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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