Venue Sales Representative

Octopus Energy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission

Company culture

Job summary

Octopus Energy is expanding its field sales team with Venue Sales Representatives who engage customers at various venues to promote energy tariffs and green technologies. You will meet diverse people, build genuine connections, and guide customers to make informed energy choices.

A positive, engaging demeanor and a willingness to learn are valued as we grow our frontline presence. You will receive a base salary of £27,300 per year plus unlimited commission, reflecting your performance and effort

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience is preferred, but training will be provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers face-to-face at venues to promote energy tariffs and low-carbon technologies.
• Introduce Octopus Energy to local communities and compare services with competitors to help informed choices.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming experience for new customers.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Active listening

Driving license

Job description

Octopus Energy has exciting opportunities to join our field sales team as an Venues Sales Representative. We’re changing the landscape of traditional field sales and marketing and reinventing 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! You’ll meet lots of different people, build genuine connections and help customers make choices that are right for them.

What you'll do....

• As a Venue Sales Representative, you will directly engage with customers on a face to face basis, to promote our energy tariffs and low carbon technologies, such as solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicles.
• 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 make every conversation count, delivering outstanding customer service while creating a welcoming and positive experience for every new customer you bring on board.

What you'll need...

• While sales experience is preferred don't let it put you off if you don't have any, we will help you with that! But if you enjoy talking to people, building relationships and helping customers, we’d love to hear from you.

• You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to be great at Field Sales. We’re looking for people who are confident in their own way, great listeners and genuinely interested in connecting with others.

• A positive, approachable and confident communication style

• Experience in a customer centric setting where you have come up with quick and effective customer solutions

• A confident person who is willing to approach customers and maximise every customer interaction

• You love humans, and bringing customers a little bit of joy by making something easy makes your heart sing

• You’re a bit obsessive about checking you’ve got things right - it’s your job, not anyone else’s

• Honest focused and committed to being an amazing representative of our brand

• A driving license in order to travel to all our different venues situated across the locations

Why else you'll love it here

• £27,300 salary per year + unlimited commission
• 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
• Hertility: Access discounted hormone, fertility and menopause support, including at-home testing, consultations and tailored guidance. Hertility can help you better understand your reproductive and hormone health, with support available across different stages of your journey, from fertility and family planning through to perimenopause and menopause.
• We believe great Field Sales teams are built from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to do their best work.

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.

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.