Venue Sales Representative

Octopus Energy Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Venue Sales Representative, where your role will be pivotal in promoting green energy solutions. You’ll engage directly with customers, showcasing innovative technologies like solar panels and heat pumps. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and teamwork, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and unlimited commission, your hard work will be rewarded. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a unique culture that values autonomy and innovation, and help transform the energy landscape for a greener future.

Benefits

Unlimited commission

Flexible working environment

Employee benefits hub

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• High energy and ability to confidently communicate with customers.
• Experience in customer-centric settings to devise effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers face-to-face to promote energy tariffs.
• Ensure outstanding customer service in every conversation.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Confidence

Job description

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 introduce local communities to Octopus Energy as a preferred potential supplier by comparing our services and products with those of other energy companies. This helps potential customers make an informed decision about switching to us for their energy supply at home.
3. Your role will be to ensure every conversation delivers outstanding customer service.

What you'll need

• 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!
• High energy and the ability to confidently communicate with potential customers.
• Experience in a customer-centric setting where you have devised quick and effective customer solutions.
• The ability to work collaboratively with your team to influence and inspire.
• Clear communication skills with a focus on listening and attention to detail.
• Honest, focused, and committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service.
• A driving license to travel to various venues across the locations.

Why else you'll love it here

• £25,300 salary per year plus unlimited commission.
• Octopus Energy offers a unique culture—an organization where people learn, decide, and build quickly. We work with autonomy alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners on innovative projects. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, and on Glassdoor, we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg, has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
• Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits.

£25,300 - £25,300 a year

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

If this sounds like you, 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 success!

Studies show that some groups, like women, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If you like our job, we encourage you to apply—you might just be the candidate we hire. We’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset, and the diverse skills and perspectives they bring are key to our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.