EV Sales Specialist (B2C)

Location: Weybridge, United Kingdom; hybrid, based in the Weybridge office 3 days per week.

Salary: Not advertised; discussed with a recruiter. The package includes uncapped commission and a generous car allowance.

Company

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of hirify.global Group, provides electric car leasing with a focus on greener and fairer mobility.

What you will do

• Speak with customers interested in leasing electric vehicles, qualify their needs, and recommend suitable vehicles and salary sacrifice options.
• Manage the end-to-end sales pipeline from lead through delivery and deliver sales against targets.
• Manage customer orders in progress and supervise order processing.
• Plan and target the acquisition of new customers while strategically building the sales pipeline.
• Track customer satisfaction and provide excellent service throughout sales and after-sales care.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders across consumer and business channels.

Requirements

• Sales experience in a customer-facing role, recruitment, or another role involving persuasion, pitching, or closing.
• Experience with technology-driven sales processes, including CRM and digital sales.
• Proven experience in a target-driven role and in delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Strong communication skills, resilience, a passionate drive, a humble attitude, and an inquisitive approach to gathering information.
• Ability to align customer needs with tailored solutions and a strong commitment to going above and beyond for customers.
• Passion for electric vehicles, sustainability, and/or the automotive industry.
• Start-up or entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to adapt to change in a fast-moving business.
• Continuous focus on personal and professional development.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in fleet, leasing, or selling a salary sacrifice product.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and personal development.
• Autonomous working alongside co-owners on projects that break new ground.
• Uncapped commission and a generous car allowance.
• Dog-friendly offices and interview accommodations available on request.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity environment focused on fairness and diverse perspectives.
• AI may be used to assess applications fairly and objectively.

Hiring process

• Salary and experience are discussed with a recruiter.
• The process includes an interview and assessment stage focused on the candidate's perspective and real-world experience.