Telesales Executive BLUT45187

Our client is a leading energy and services group employing 20,000 people in the UK. They are using their energy and services capabilities to lead the UK’s transition towards a more secure and sustainable future, through a strategy based on investment in critical energy infrastructure, integration of its energy expertise with its broad services offer, and innovation in customer-led solutions and technologies. The business has well-established and diverse operations that span the exploration and production of gas and oil; on-shore gas storage; generating power as one of the UK’s largest independent power producers; providing power and gas to thousands of business; and delivering services to more than 14,000 customer sites across the public and private sector.

Joining a newly formed telesales team, you will contact a number of potential customers to promote and sell their gas and electricity contracts.

Providing a strong level of customer service at all times, you will achieve personal sales targets including call rates, lead generation and contract sales whilst also contributing towards the delivery of the team and organisational sales targets. Leading the generation and appointment arranging for Field Sales, you will gain information from interaction with customers and ensure the accurate and timely update of internal systems.

This role demands a self-motivated and results driven individual who has proven telesales experience. With a high level of commercial acumen and good negotiation skills, you will have a strong customer focus and be able to build positive relationships. Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent), you will be committed to an exceptional standard of performance and drive to achieve continuous improvement. Effective communication skills and the ability to resolve complex issues are essential.

Candidates must also have well developed experience of sales techniques and optimisation and will have ideally worked within the energy sector.

Closing Date: 2nd March 2017

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.