Energy Sales Executive – Alison Kay Research
This role is a Lead Generation Specialist focused on stimulating business development through prospecting new customers and managing your own existing clientele within the utilities industry. Six months of experience in business‑to‑business sales is desirable, although not exclusive. The successful candidate will demonstrate high competence in communication, persuasion, and objective handling.
Benefits
* Negotiable salary depending on experience
* Uncapped commissions up to 20%
* Salary progression matrix up to two pay rises a year
* Monday to Thursday 09:00 – 17:00 with early finish Fridays 15:00 or 13:00 if on target or run rate
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* December off paid incentive
* 1 extra gifted day off for birthday
* Tusker Car benefit scheme
* Digital perks discounted food, cinema, and theme park tickets
* Consultiv Gold Card £500 cash reward
* Staff events including corporate football and festival tickets
* Monthly, quarterly & yearly incentives including attentive time off
* Charity buy‑back days up to 6 extra a year for < 75% of actual cost
* Free onsite parking
* £1,500 staff referral
* Regular paid food trucks onsite
* Vitality health, dental and vision care package
* Over 20 suppliers
* Leap programme ongoing training to progress staff into management
* No customer or meter targets
Key Responsibilities of the Role
* Prospect for potential customers and create new business opportunities.
* Effectively up‑sell and cross‑sell from our service catalogue.
* Collect and analyse market and customer data to leverage sales opportunities.
* Obtain authorisation of bills and approval from customers.
* Overcome customer objections, transforming them into opportunities.
* Ensure all customer information is accurate and compliance‑adherent.
* Maintain a professional representation of our business at all times.
* Collaborate efficiently with a Senior Closing Specialist to ensure leads are properly handled.
* Respond professionally to all email and telephone inquiries.
* Capitalise on sales opportunities to meet and surpass targets and KPIs.
* Manage your client base effectively.
* Build and sustain a robust customer pipeline.
* Attend necessary training sessions.
Skills Required
* Previous telesales experience (B2B or B2C).
* Energy industry experience is preferred but not essential.
* Strong team participation skills and ability to work independently.
* Confident to approach customers on an outbound basis.
* Competence in identifying business opportunities.
* Proficiency in computer skills.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent customer service abilities.
* Experience in a target‑driven environment.
* Punctuality and professional appearance.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Initiative and willingness to learn new sales techniques.
* Adaptability to business changes.
Experience
* Preferably 6 months of sales experience within the Energy Industry.
* 6 months of telesales experience (B2B or B2C).
* Ability to work effectively under pressure to achieve targets and KPIs.
* Proficiency with IT.
Job Type
Full‑time
Pay
£25,000.00 – £40,000.00 per year
Additional Pay
* Bonus scheme
* Commission pay
* Performance bonus
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Seniority Level
Entry level
Location
Wallsend, England, United Kingdom
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