Business Development Specialist

Octopus Energy

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Weybridge, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2022-11-03

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We’re expanding our Electric Vehicle Growth Team in Weybridge. We're looking for a Business Development Specialist , who will be responsible for managing sales directly with our customers focusing on our salary sacrifice product.

You will be the face and the voice of the Octopus Electric Vehicles, advising and supporting customers throughout their journey towards purchasing an EV. You will discuss their requirements and find the perfect vehicle for their lifestyle, considering the salary sacrifice product fully and the benefits of going electric.

A genuine passion for customer experience and sustainability is a must with a strong understanding of process and the importance of customer service.

This role will include an uncapped commission scheme and a generous car allowance as part of the overall package and will be based in our brand new office Weybridge 3 days a week.

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

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.

What you'll do

Develop and establish your sales pipeline with customers - from lead through to delivery and deliver sales in line with KPIs

Manage orders in progress and supervise order processing

Continue planning and targeting of the acquisition of new customers

Recording customer satisfaction and initiative best measures

Attend our own consumer marketing events to spread the word of electric vehicles and how we can help! (virtual and non virtual depending on restrictions)

Provide excellent customer service both through the sales process and also in after-sales customer care

Work with the wider teams to iterate propositions and materials for the consumer market

Strategically build your pipeline working with the team to create strong relationships both internally within departments and externally with our customers both on a consumer and business level

What you'll need

Proven track record of excellent customer experience

Either previous sales experience within a consultative environment or a strong passion for Electric Vehicles / Energy and decarbonisation

Excellent listening skills when dealing in B2C roles and great communication

A genuine passion for going above and beyond for customers

An ability to show a completer finisher mentality and an understanding of processes as a whole being able to see the why behind each section of the business and how that creates the entire vision

A start up / entrepreneurial mind-set being able to adjust to change and keep up with a fast moving business

A constant focus on improving and developing personally and within a business

Ideally if you have experience within fleet, leasing or selling a salary sacrifice product - this is a bonus!

Why else you'll love it here

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!

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Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

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