Account Executive at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Sustainability, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Valid UK driving licence
  • 2+ years of relevant customer-facing experience (B2B2C environment is a plus)
  • Results-driven mindset, with a track record of excellent customer experience, exceeding growth targets, and identifying and delivering on growth opportunities
  • Commercial acumen and strategic thinking, able to negotiate favorable outcomes for both customers and OEV
  • Exceptional relationship management skills, with the maturity, gravitas and ability to engage and influence stakeholders internally and externally
  • Able to problem solve and operate independently, taking proactive responsibility for the performance of your portfolio
  • Confident communicator, able to deliver compelling proposals for engagement initiatives, and engagement sessions to diverse audiences
  • Passion for customer success, ensuring clients see clear value and ROI from their schemes
  • Start-up / entrepreneurial mindset, being able to adjust to change and keep up with a fast-moving business
  • Interest in sustainability, and a desire to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (knowledge of employee benefits, EVs or leasing is great but not crucial)
  • Genuine passion for driving growth, outstanding customer experience and sustainability, with a flair for relationship building and good commercial acumen

Responsibilities

  • Grow and expand a large portfolio of clients from different industries, driving adoption and increasing participation in the salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, ensuring employer and employee satisfaction
  • Consult with clients to shape their scheme employee engagement strategy, translating their objectives into clear, actionable plans that drive employee demand from launch and in-life
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a commercial partner, advising on industry best practices, cost-saving opportunities, and the long-term benefits of electric vehicle adoption
  • Drive retention and long-term account success, proactively identifying risks and implementing engagement strategies to maximize scheme participation
  • Lead impactful engagement initiatives to drive employee participation, ensuring strong adoption and ongoing engagement
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Onboarding, Partnerships, Finance, Sales, Operations and Product teams to ensure seamless implementation and customer satisfaction
  • Leverage data and customer insights to influence internal teams, communicate value, and agree client initiatives to enhance customer experience and scheme success

Skills

account management
relationship building
customer success
sales
client engagement
stakeholder management
commercial acumen
data analysis
cross-functional collaboration
EV leasing
salary sacrifice schemes

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

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.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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