Octopus Energy

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

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess prior experience in sales and/or customer service, ideally from the service industry or retail sector. They should demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work independently and achieve targets, and a passion for excellent customer service and customer orientation. Fluency in German is essential, and prior experience in the energy sector is not required.

Responsibilities

As a Sales Representative, you will identify and engage potential private customers directly in person through door-to-door sales. You will present Octopus Energy's electricity and gas tariffs in personal customer conversations, build relationships with potential customers, deepen those relationships, take responsibility for achieving sales targets within your sales area, and report to the sales management. You will also be responsible for conducting cold outreach and providing comprehensive training on Octopus Energy's products.

Skills

Sales
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Cold Calling
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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