Sales Executive - Placement Year (12m FTC) (EV Charging)

TL;DR

Sales Executive (EV Charging): Converting warm leads into customers for electric vehicle charging solutions with an accent on ethical sales and customer relationship management. Focus on guiding users through the purchase journey and analyzing charging requirements to drive sustainable transport adoption.

Location: Hybrid in London (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office). Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Salary: £25,000 / year

Company

One of the UK’s leading EV charging providers, part of the EDF Family, focused on building a connected, intelligent charging network for a sustainable energy future.

What you will do

• Convert warm leads from automotive partners and inbound enquiries into customers via outbound calls, live chat, and emails.
• Analyze customer home setups and charging requirements to recommend appropriate Pod products.
• Guide customers through the purchase journey while working toward performance targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to improve the customer experience.
• Act as an advocate for EV adoption and sustainable transport.

Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Curiosity, motivation, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Comfort and confidence in speaking with people in a professional environment.
• Genuine interest in sales, business, sustainability, or the EV industry.
• Ability to adapt communication styles for different customer needs.

Nice to have

• Previous customer-facing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Real responsibility from day one with structured support, coaching, and development.
• Hybrid working arrangement (Remote on Mondays and Fridays).
• Friendly, inclusive, and values-driven company culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant environmental change.
• Strong professional foundation for future graduate roles and careers.

Hiring process

• Discovery Meeting (30-45 mins).
• Online Assessments.
• Hiring Manager Meeting (60 mins).
• Skills & Experience Interview (up to 60 mins).