Venue Sales Representative

Octopus Energy Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transformative energy company is looking for a Venues Sales Representative to actively engage with the public at events and in local communities. You will promote energy tariffs and innovative low-carbon technologies. The ideal candidate will have high energy and enjoy customer interactions, with no prior sales experience necessary. This role offers a salary of £26,300 plus unlimited commission opportunities. Join a diverse and empowering workplace where hard work is rewarded with meaningful perks.

Benefits

Unlimited commission opportunities

Unique organizational culture

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• No sales experience necessary, enthusiasm for customer engagement is key.
• High energy with confidence in communicating.
• Experience providing effective solutions in a customer-centric setting.
• Ability to inspire and influence through teamwork.
• Strong listening skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Honesty and commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Driving licence required for travel to various venues.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Engage face-to-face with customers at various venues.
• Promote energy tariffs and low-carbon technologies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in every conversation.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

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

• As a Venue Sales Representative, you’ll be out and about, engaging face‑to‑face with customers – whether at events, retail spaces, or door‑knocking in local communities – to promote our energy tariffs and low‑carbon technologies like solar panels, heat pumps, and electric vehicles. If you love meeting new people and making a real impact, this role is for you!
• Our Energy Helpers help introduce these local communities to Octopus Energy as a preferred potential supplier by comparing service 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.
• Your role will be to ensure every conversation you have 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 come up with quick and effective customer solutions.
• The ability to work collaboratively with your team in order to influence and inspire.
• Clear communicator with a focus on listening and attention to detail.
• Honest, focused, and committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service.
• A driving licence in order to travel to all our different venues situated across the locations.
• Able to work weekend and evening shifts for this role.

Why else you’ll love it here

• £26,300 salary year plus unlimited commission (opportunity for realistic commission earnings of £10,000+ per year).
• Octopus Energy Group 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! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and 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.

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.