French Speaking Energy Sales Consultant

Salary £25,000 - £30,000 DoE uncapped commission with an OTE of £100,000

Hi, we're Énergies France

Supported by the international Global Procurement Group, Énergies France excels in providing precise energy procurement strategies for French businesses.

Our mission is to deliver tailored energy solutions, illuminating pathways and simplifying markets for a smooth transition. Our experts bring unique global resources.

As trusted industry leaders, our teams streamline energy management, turning challenges into growth opportunities.

Join us in Gateshead, in our modern offices, at the heart of a dynamic team guiding businesses in their energy decisions.

The opportunity

The energy market changes daily meaning that every day is a new day, following from the 2022 energy crisis, businesses need expertise now more than ever so we’re looking for reliable, determined individuals to support customers and educate them of supply & demand and assist their future renewals. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the energy industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a self-starter with a winning attitude, who is driven, motivated and consistently meets targets. You’ll have a passion for finding new business and building relationships with your clients and have the strategic discipline to grow your portfolio through proactive customer engagement.

What exactly will you do?

As an Energy Sales Consultant, you’ll engage various activities such as:

• Cold calling potential clients within the French market and explaining the benefits of using Energies France services and solutions – we want someone who isn’t afraid to pick up the phone. This is a B2B role (Business to Business)
• Question their current procurement strategy. Determine the customer’s current purchasing strategy and find ways to improve it.
• Tender preparations and supplier negotiations. Once you’ve generated the lead, you will work effectively with your closer who will be required to prepare tenders to our panel of 87 international energy suppliers and negotiate the best procurement contract for your clients.
• Manage client relationships. Once you have started to build your client portfolio, you will act as their single point of contact – managing their accounts and monitoring your pipeline for renewal or further business opportunities.
• You must comply with all policies & procedures.

You will receive a thorough onboarding process, where we will give you full industry and sales training – everything you need to onboard your first client.

After this, you’ll be equipped to develop and manage your own client portfolio, enjoying a great deal of independence in organising your time and work schedule.

What we’re looking for

• Proven sales experience, in a B2B sales environment
• Experience working in the Energy sector (preferred)
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills – professional and articulate
• Ability to work under pressure when needed and achieve sales targets
• Ability to manage your own workload and pipeline
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, professional environment
• Driven character, enthusiastic and passionate
• Self-motivated, with a drive and passion for success

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Negotiable base salary (£25,000 – £30,000 DoE) uncapped commission with an OTE of £100,000
• Salary increases based on performance
• Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies
• Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there
• Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family
• Career growth: We enjoy promoting from within!
• Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):

o Additional time off in December (incentivised)

o Company getaways and retreats abroad!

o Exclusive discounts on dining at selected restaurants!

o Cinema society membership

o Company health plan with Simplyhealth

o Festival and Event tickets (such as Silverstone, Wimbledon, Tomorrowland, Lost & Found, Champions League and more!)

Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future.

INDLP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gateshead, NE8 3DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• French (required)
• English (required)

Work Location: In person