Sales Specialist

Help us make a big green dent in the universe.We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, andweneed loads more peopleto help us make our vision a reality.

When you explain how solar works, youll light emup.Were on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us brighten the world with our reality. Were spearheading the transition through the installation of in-home technologies; from Smart Meters and EV Chargers to low carbon heating.

Our smart energy and low carbon heating solutions mean our customers can enjoy clean, green and cosy homes. When you join us, youll be placed within either ourSolar or Air Source Heat Pump teamto work together to sell our technology. All our leads come through our website, so you can be sure our clients are just as passionate about green energy as we are.

Were looking for people who are early on in their sales career, passionate about the mission Octopus is on and want to grow their career with us. We would love for you to have a proven track record of excellent customer experience with excellent listening skills and confidence when dealing with customers over the phone in a B2C capacity.

Our people are our strongest asset, and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

What you'll do

• Develop and establish your sales pipeline with customers - from lead through to delivery and accomplish sales & orders in line with our KPIs
• Explain the benefits of Low Carbon Technologies, Solar and Air Source Heat Pump systems and Octopus Energy as a provider
• Provide excellent customer service through the sales process and record customer feedback in ourCustomer Relationship Management system (CRM)
• Collaborate with the technical design teams to develop Solar or Air Source Heat Pump plans and make sure their unique solutionis perfect for the customer
• Be a real advocate for the technology that we are excited to launch across the UK and beyond!

What you'll need

• A love of the buzz you get when exceeding targets and being rewarded with regular incentives and great commission structures
• A solution focused approach and positive outlook, especially when overcoming objections
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time and workload effectively
• A love of dynamic and active office environments, being able to adjust to change and keep up with a fast moving business
• A desire to work within sales and grow your career is a must - we are excited about the future and want you to be too!

Join us in the Octoverse!

• Starting salary of £24,300 per year
• Commission structure (10k OTE in year 1)
• Equity share options in Octopus Energy
• Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about.

The next steps

We do things a little differently around here. If successful in your eligibility questions, well invite you to complete our online blended assessment. This is made up ofmultiple-choice questionsandthree short video interview questions. Youll be scored fairly by a real person and if you stand out to us, well invite you to an online recruitment event where you can show us what youve got.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.Need any specific accommodations?Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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