Octopus Energy

Vertriebsmitarbeiter*in Außendienst (m/w/d) Strom & Gas

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in sales or customer service, preferably in the service industry or retail, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. They must be self-motivated, customer-oriented, and fluent in German. No prior experience in the energy industry is required, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Responsibilities

The Vertriebsmitarbeiter*in Außendienst (m/w/d) will identify and approach potential customers directly in their homes, present Octopus Energy’s energy and gas tariffs in personal sales conversations, build and deepen relationships with customers, take responsibility for achieving sales targets within the assigned territory, report sales activities to sales management, and proactively identify and qualify leads.

Skills

Sales
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Lead Generation
German Language
Relationship Building
Self-Motivation
Customer Orientation

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.

Key Metrics

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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