Head of Operations at Octopus Energy

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Electric Vehicles, Automotive Leasing, Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge and experience in the mobility industry
  • Proven track record of building something from scratch and thriving in that environment
  • Both a doer and a strategic thinker
  • Proven expertise in operations and strategic partnership development
  • Skilled negotiator with external stakeholders to guarantee a smooth supply chain
  • True leader who loves to build and motivate cross-functional teams and act as a role model within operations
  • Hands-on problem solver able to design and structure processes from scratch and adapt from MVP to mature products
  • Comfortable getting stuck in, speaking to customers, solving problems, and managing escalations, especially in early business stages
  • Highly motivated self-starter, proactive, resourceful, with high degree of autonomy and responsibility

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage partnerships with dealers, car manufacturers, insurers, and service network partners
  • Lead negotiations for service agreements and supplier contracts and integrate industry innovation into operations
  • Design, implement, and optimise end-to-end operational processes for Octopus’ salary sacrifice model, focusing on vehicle ordering, delivery, and in-life customer experience
  • Lead the digitalisation of operations, monitor operational KPIs, and ensure compliance with tax, legal, and data protection requirements
  • Support and oversee the entire fleet lifecycle from procurement, ordering, delivery, maintenance, and insurance through to remarketing
  • Define, implement, and manage delivery and return processes, including inspections, documentation, and strategies for fleet’s residual value realisation
  • Build and lead high-performing customer operations and fleet teams
  • Act as the key operational counterpart to sales, finance, vehicle procurement, tech, and product teams in Germany and with central UK teams
  • Set the foundation of German operations by finding the right partners and creating the right processes, focusing on customer centricity
  • Initially focus on getting to market fast, learning, and iterating; later build strategy and team to scale through technology, innovation, robust processes, and systems

Skills

Operations Management
Partner Negotiation
Process Development
Customer Centricity
Digital Customer Journey
Business Scaling
EV Leasing
Technology Implementation
Innovation
German Market Operations

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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