Sales Team Leader

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

North Sydney

Contact Name:

Michaela Kenneally

Contact Email:

michaelak@maydayrecruitment.com

Contact Phone:

0422 720 873

Date Published:

17-Aug-2026

Sales Team Leader | Travel Insurance
North Sydney | Permanent Full-Time | Office Based

MAYDAY Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an award-winning travel insurance provider that is reshaping the customer experience through innovation, technology and exceptional service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation that combines global success with a dynamic, people-first culture.

If you're a passionate people leader with a strong background in contact centre sales and a proven ability to inspire teams to achieve results, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach and mentor a team of Sales Representatives to achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions, call observations and performance reviews.
  • Monitor team performance and identify opportunities for improvement and development.
  • Analyse sales results and implement strategies to drive conversion and revenue growth.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex customer enquiries and disputes.
  • Support workforce planning, rostering and workload management.
  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members.
  • Ensure all customer interactions meet compliance, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Review reporting and performance data to identify trends and actionable insights.
  • Support the sales team on inbound calls during peak periods when required.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to enhance customer and business outcomes.
What We're Looking For
  • Previous Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader or people leadership experience within a contact centre sales environment.
  • Experience within insurance, financial services or travel industries highly regarded.
  • Proven track record of leading teams to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
  • Strong coaching, mentoring and performance management skills.
  • Passion for sales, customer service and team development.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Resilient, adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working with CRM and contact centre management systems.
  • Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements within financial services is highly regarded.
What's on Offer
  • Join an innovative and growing travel insurance provider.
  • Annual performance bonus opportunity.
  • High-performing, collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
  • Work alongside passionate leaders within a rapidly expanding business.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both your team and the organisation.
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can drive performance, develop talent and contribute to the continued success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact the MAYDAY team for a confidential discussion.
 
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