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Job Title: Commercial Sales Executive
Location: Colchester / Hybrid
Salary: £26,208 per annum plus commission
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK's first - and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

What does this role involve?

As a Commercial Sales Executive, you will generate leads and acquire new business for our commercial customer base. You will be great at building instant rapport and using your influencing and negation skills to confidently close the deal.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Proactively promoting Utilita's commercial energy offering via telephone and email to prospective clients.
Following up on sales leads to provide quotations, negotiate deals, and secure new contracts from direct business customers and TPIs.
Handling inbound enquiries and resolving them quickly and professionally, meeting our agreed SLA standards.
Acting as a key point of contact for our Business Development Managers and internal teams to support the full sales process.
Managing and resolving customer complaints effectively to maintain high satisfaction and trust.
Who are we looking for?
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience in B2B sales or working with TPIs in the energy or utilities sector is a plus.
A self-starter with a proactive attitude and excellent organisational skills.
Confident in handling objections and negotiating contracts.
Customer-focused with a problem-solving mindset.Team days Monday / Tuesday in our Colchester office, following completion of 4-6 week training requirement onsite.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we're fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)
Bonus Scheme - we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements. The personal portion is tied to our three core values, which are smart, fairness and sustainability.
Career progression - we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. T o help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK's top 40 'Best Workplace for Development' 2024 awards.
Win tickets! - we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
Time off - we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing - your wellbeing is very important to us, we give access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing.
Health care scheme - this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
Employee Assistance Programme - giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
Exclusive packages - we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
Giving back - we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
Death in service - we pay three times your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
Pension - we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%. About us

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita's award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain's first smart meter in 2008, we've used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better - including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe "what you can see, you can save". Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies - Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd