Sales Specialist - Low Carbon Tech

Job Overview

We’re on a mission to drive the renewable energy revolution across the globe, and we are on the hunt for dynamic, ambitious sales champions to help us brighten the world with our reality. We have taken over the UK energy market, becoming the number one provider, with 8 years of Which? Awards for our exceptional customer service, and we are looking to do the same with our low‑carbon technologies:
Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps, and EV Charging. We’re spearheading the adoption of domestic, renewable energy in the UK and we want you to take the driver’s seat in our Solar or Heat Pump sales teams.

Our smart energy and low‑carbon heating solutions mean our customers can enjoy clean, green, and cosy homes all year round. When you join us, you’ll be placed within one of our teams selling either Solar or Air Source Heat Pumps. Our leads come from highly engaged customers ready to invest in the Green Mission, so you can be sure our customers are just as passionate about green energy as we are and ready to take the next step.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about Octopus’s mission and want to smash sales targets while growing their career with us. You should also have a proven track record of exceptional customer experience, excellent listening skills, confidence over the phone in a B2C capacity, and a hunger to exceed KPIs consistently.

• Develop and own your sales pipeline from first contact through to delivery, consistently hitting and exceeding KPIs
• Proactively engage customers, explain the benefits of Low‑Carbon Technologies, and convert leads into signed contracts
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales journey and record feedback in our Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)
• Become an expert in finding customers their perfect solution to future‑prove their homes and drive energy independence
• Be a sales advocate, showing customers why our technology is the perfect fit in a clear, jargon‑free, persuasive way

• Minimum 2 years of telesales experience in a B2C environment
• A love of the thrill of closing deals, exceeding targets, and earning impressive commissions
• A solution‑focused approach and resilience when overcoming objections
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own pipeline, leads, and time effectively
• A love of dynamic, active office environments, keeping up with a fast‑paced, start‑up style business
• A desire to build a successful sales career and grow with us

• Starting salary of £30,000 per year
• Commission structure (uncapped earning potential)
• Equity share options in Octopus Energy
• 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

• We do things a little differently around here. If successful in your eligibility questions, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application further! If it sounds like the role would be a good fit, we’ll then invite you along to one of our in‑person assessment days! You’ll meet the team, complete some assessment exercises and be able to ask us questions, as well as getting a glimpse of what life at Octopus is really like firsthand

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Utilities and Environmental Services