Full-Time

Customer Service

Energy Specialist

Posted on 12/16/2024

Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides affordable green energy solutions

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Compensation Overview

£23.4kAnnually

Entry

Coventry, UK

Onsite position in Coventry City Centre.

Category
Customer Experience
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High level of resilience to handle challenging questions about the cost of energy
  • Ability to take ownership of customer needs and find solutions
  • Excited to help customers
  • Open minded and proactive in spotting weak areas and suggesting improvements
  • Approachable and a team player
  • Inclusive and committed to building a diverse culture
  • Dedicated to sustainability and fighting climate change
  • Committed to improvement and actively looking for ways to enhance customer experience
  • Strong work ethic and ability to deal with challenging situations
Responsibilities
  • Working in Operations, you’ll be at the heart of everything we do - helping our customers.
  • Taking full responsibility for all issues that you come across, you’ll be delivering end to end customer service.
  • You’ll be fully trained in every aspect of the customer experience and will be provided with training of the entire industry.
  • You will be expected to be able to take full responsibility for customer queries and look to provide suitable solutions while keeping up with rapid fire change as we grow.

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

45%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Investment in Nordic Generation Fuels taps into growing sustainable aviation fuel demand.
  • Partnership with Energisa opens opportunities in South America's green energy market.
  • 'Zero Bills' initiative showcases innovative integration of technology and renewable energy.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in renewable energy could impact Octopus Energy's market share.
  • Rapid international expansion may expose the company to geopolitical and regulatory risks.
  • Reliance on technology platforms like Kraken poses risks of technological failures or cyber threats.

What makes Octopus Energy unique

  • Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
  • The company integrates green tech in housing, setting a new standard for sustainable living.
  • Octopus Energy's global partnerships expand its influence in renewable energy markets.

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