Venue Sales Representative

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Venues Sales Representative, engaging directly with customers to promote sustainable energy solutions. No prior sales experience is required, and you will receive training. The role offers a competitive salary and unlimited commission, along with a unique company culture focused on autonomy and innovation.

Benefits

Unlimited commission

Unique company culture

Qualifications

• No sales experience necessary; training provided.
• High energy and ability to communicate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers face-to-face to promote energy tariffs.
• Deliver outstanding customer service during every conversation.
• Work collaboratively to influence and inspire customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Confidence

Job description

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Octopus Energy has exciting opportunities to join our field sales team as a Venues Sales Representative. We’re changing the landscape of traditional field sales and marketing and re-inventing customer interactions. We're focused on making energy greener and better, for everyone. We put our customers first and are looking for amazing people to help us do that! You’ll be at the frontline of our brand and as such, you’re responsible for showing the best of Octopus Energy and all we have to offer the public!

What you'll do

1. As a Venue Sales Representative, you will directly engage with customers face-to-face to promote our energy tariffs and low carbon technologies, such as solar panels, heat pumps, and electric vehicles.
2. Our Energy Helpers help introduce these local communities to Octopus Energy as a preferred potential supplier by comparing services and products with other energy companies. This helps potential customers make an informed choice on whether they’d benefit from switching to us for their energy supply at their homes.
3. Your role will be to ensure every conversation you have delivers outstanding customer service.

What you'll need

1. No sales experience is necessary; we will help you with that! But if you love engaging and exciting customers, have plenty of confidence, and enjoy delivering excellent customer service, we want to hear from you!
2. High energy and the ability to confidently communicate with potential customers.
3. Experience in a customer-centric setting where you have come up with quick and effective customer solutions.
4. The ability to work collaboratively with your team to influence and inspire.
5. Clear communicator with a focus on listening and attention to detail.
6. Honest, focused, and committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service.
7. A driving license to travel to various venues across locations.

Why else you'll love it here

1. £26,300 salary per year + unlimited commission.
2. Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organization 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! We won in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted, and our Group CEO, Greg, has recorded and shared how we empower our people. We’ve also been recognized in various awards.
3. Visit our UK perks hub for more information.

Note: weekend and evening shifts will be required for this role.

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 customize your interview process for comfort and maximum effectiveness.

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 they bring 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.