Job description

Energy Advisor/ Residential Sales

The role:
Reporting to the Sales Manager (Residential Sector), the Energy Advisor is responsible for acquiring new domestic natural gas customers and completing all relevant paperwork accurately. Working within a defined geographic area,the successful candidate will work to achieve agreed targets and adhere to timescales and current processes.

Key Accountabilities:
 Acquisition of Owner Occupier customers for the company, and management of subsequent connection process
 Project manage conversion schemes
 Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the installer network
 Create and follow up on sales opportunities within agreed timescales and update details on the CRM system
 Responsible for completing all necessary administration required to produce project and customer handover packs
 Economic evaluation of projects using in house computer based appraisal system (IUS)
 Identification of target areas for potential network development and marketing activities
 Represent the company at formal and informal meetings with internal and external stakeholders such as resident's
groups, installers, trade shows and events

The Individual:

The successful candidate will:
* Have good organisational, time and territory management skills
* Have a positive attitude
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders at
all levels
* Possess drive and initiative, and be comfortable working to and achieving agreed sales targets and budgets
* Have a flexible approach to working and be willing to become proficient in all areas of sales operations

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential:
 Previous relevant sales experience with a successful track record in a direct sales role
 Proven experience in B2C sales
 High level of computer literacy, including MS Office, and previous working knowledge of a CRM system
 Full UK driving licence
 Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload efficiently
 Ability to present in group situations
Desirable:
 Knowledge of the NI Energy market, especially Natural Gas