Full-Time

Venue Sales Representative

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Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides affordable green energy solutions

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Compensation Overview

£26.3kAnnually

+ Unlimited Commission

Entry, Junior

Exeter, UK

Position requires onsite presence in Exeter, UK.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 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 license in order to travel to all our different venues situated across the locations
Responsibilities
  • 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 ensure every conversation you have delivers outstanding customer service

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

  • Octopus Energy's repayment to the UK government shows financial resilience.
  • The partnership with Energisa expands Octopus Energy's reach in the Latin American market.
  • Investment in floating offshore wind farms aligns with growing renewable energy demand.

What critics are saying

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

What makes Octopus Energy unique

  • Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
  • The company offers a unique 'Zero Bills' proposition with Tilia and Hopkins Homes.
  • Octopus Energy's global partnerships enhance its renewable energy solutions.

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