Sales Specialist

What we do. Electric Car Leasing

Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We’re expanding our Electric Vehicle Sales Team in Weybridge. We’re looking for an Electric Vehicles Sales 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.

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.

• Speak to customers interested in leasing an electric vehicle and qualifying the right one for them
• Manage the end to end sales pipeline with customers - from lead through to delivery and deliver sales in line with targets
• Manage customer orders in progress and supervise order processing
• Continue planning and targeting of the acquisition of new customers
• Recording customer satisfaction to ensure that customers are having the best experience
• Provide excellent customer service both through the sales process and also in after-sales customer care
• Strategically build your pipeline working with the team to create strong relationships both with internal stakeholders as well as with our customers both on a consumer and business level

• Minimum 2 years of sales experience, preferably in a B2C setting, with relevant experience in roles such as SDR, software sales, or recruitment
• Experience in technology-driven sales processes (CRM, digital sales)
• Proven track record of working in a target driven role and providing excellent customer experiences
• Strong communication skills, a passionate drive, resilience, and a humble attitude
• An inquisitive nature with the ability to gather information to align customer needs with tailored solutions
• A genuine passion for going above and beyond for customers and a strong passion for Electric Vehicles, sustainability and/or the automotive industry
• 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 previous experience within fleet, leasing or selling a salary sacrifice product - this is a bonus!

• Salary is flexible and will be determined based on experience; we discuss it during the interview process.

We’re an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in.

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.