Energy Consultant – Leicester

Leicester

7 months ago

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£35,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £70,000+ in year one)
Leicester | Full-time | Office-based
Monday to Friday | Business hours

Are you a confident closer with at least two years of outbound B2B sales experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be rewarded for your results?

We are looking for a sales-focused, money-motivated individual to join our growing team in Leicester as an Energy Consultant. You do not need energy industry experience - just a strong track record in sales, the right mindset, and real ambition.

What you will be doing

Making outbound B2B calls to engage new business clients

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Building strong relationships and understanding customer energy needs

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Selling tailored gas and electricity contracts to businesses

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Managing your own sales pipeline from lead to close

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Meeting and exceeding achievable sales targets

What we are looking for

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Two or more years of outbound B2B sales experience (telesales, lead generation, account management etc.)

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Excellent communication and persuasion skills

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Confident, resilient and self-motivated

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Comfortable working to targets and KPIs

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Looking to build a long-term career in a growing industry

What you will get

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£35,000 basic salary

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Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £70,000 or more in your first year

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Full training on energy products and the market

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Career progression opportunities in a high-performance environment

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A lively office culture with regular incentives, bonuses and team socials

Apply now
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