Sales Executive - Entry Level Opportunity

Job Title: Sales Executive ‍ Salary: up to £28,000 + Pod Incentive Scheme ‍ Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in London office) As a Sales Executive at Pod, you will play a key role in helping customers make the transition to electric vehicles by engaging with warm leads generated through our automotive partners and guiding them through the EV charging journey. Working in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment, you will build relationships with customers, understand their individual charging needs, recommend the most suitable solutions, and confidently convert enquiries into sales. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career to develop commercial awareness, professional communication skills, resilience, and sales expertise while contributing to a business that is helping to shape a smarter, more sustainable energy 's what our very own VP of Partnerships had to say about the opportunity: "I’m looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are eager to build real-world experience in a target-driven telesales environment. This role is ideal if you enjoy speaking with customers, are confident on the phone, and want to develop practical sales skills in a fast‑paced, supportive team. You’ll be working with warm leads from our automotive partners as well as handling inbound enquiries, learning how to guide customers through their options and helping them find the right EV charging solution for their needs. If you’re personable, resilient, eager to learn, and excited about the transition to electric vehicles, this role is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, develop transferable skills, and make a meaningful start to your career in sales!" ‎⚪ What You'll Do: ‎ Proactively Engage with Warm Leads - you’ll proactively make outbound calls and send proactive emails to customers referred by our automotive partners Successfully Convert Leads - you’ll proactively make outbound calls to both new leads and unconverted leads with the intention of converting the referral Qualify Customer Needs - you’ll understand each customer’s home setup, charging requirements, and eligibility to recommend the right solution Present Charging Options - you’ll talk customers through our products and services in a clear, friendly, and approachable way Convert Leads Into Loyal Customers - you’ll confidently guide customers through to purchase, hitting monthly sales and conversion targets Maintain Accurate Records - you’ll ensure the CRM is updated with lead activity, customer information, and sales progress Collaborate Cross-Functionally - you’ll work with Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to ensure a smooth customer journey Champion Sustainability - you’ll be an advocate for EV adoption and Pod’s role in enabling the UK’s transition to cleaner mobility Champion our values - you’ll model Trust, Edge, and Care in all partner interactions, ensuring Pod is recognised as a credible charging solution, bringing the voice of the customer back to the business. 🟡 What You'll Develop Professional communication skills – building confidence speaking with customers over the phone Active listening and questioning – learning how to understand customer needs and tailor conversations Resilience and confidence – handling objections, learning from rejection, and staying motivated Sales and persuasion fundamentals – influencing decisions in an ethical, customer‑focused way Time management and organisation – balancing calls, follow‑ups, and admin in a busy environment Customer service mindset – delivering a positive experience while working towards targets Adaptability – adjusting your approach for different customers and situations Team collaboration – working closely with experienced sales professionals and learning from others Problem‑solving skills – thinking on your feet to overcome challenges in live conversations Professionalism in the workplace – representing a growing business and its values Confidence working towards targets – understanding how goals, KPIs, and performance tracking work Commercial awareness - gaining insight into how sales teams contribute to business success. What we are looking for: This opportunity is a genuine entry level opportunity - what you have done is nowhere near as important as what you want to be doing. We are looking for: A genuine passion for sales, business, climate change, sustainability, and/or the EV industry Some work experience with customers would be advantageous, but not essential Adaptability - comfortable adjusting your tone and approach for different people Curiosity, energy and engagement A customer-focused mindset, you’ll enjoy helping people and solving problems. 🟢 What's In It For You? As a Sales Executive at Pod, you will play a key role in helping customers make the transition to electric vehicles by engaging with warm leads generated through our automotive partners and guiding them through the EV charging journey. Working in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment, you will build relationships with customers, understand their individual charging needs, recommend the most suitable solutions, and confidently convert enquiries into sales. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career to develop commercial awareness, professional communication skills, resilience, and sales expertise while contributing to a business that is helping to shape a smarter, more sustainable energy future. The Perks: Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform Pod Incentive Plan (Commission) Podpoint Charger Discounted energy tariff (Pod Power or EDF Employee Programme) Flexible hybrid working model Work abroad for up to 20 days per year Family & friend discount scheme 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Very generous parental and family leave Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution Eyecare scheme Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary Virtual GP provided by HealthHero Employee Assistance Program Free Mortgage Advice Discounted Gym Memberships Cycle2Work Scheme Important Information: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Your privacy is important to us, all information shared will be handled according to our Candidate Privacy Notice. Good luck and we look forward to speaking with you soon! 🔵 About Pod As one of the UK’s top EV charging providers, Pod is trusted by over 250,000 customers and powers more than 5 million miles every day. We started off in 2009 as Pod Point, helping people make the switch to electric as EVs began to hit the road. Today, we’re leading the way into a smarter energy future. We’ve evolved from simply installing chargers to building a connected, intelligent charging network that supports homes, workplaces, and public spaces across the UK. We're the go-to for automotive giants like Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover and BMW and support customers on the go through our partnership with Tesco. We're partnering with energy leaders Centrica and EDF and collaborating with Taylor Wimpey, Redrow and Barratt Developments to grow EV charging infrastructure in new homes.Our smart charging solutions don’t just serve drivers; they help balance the grid, reduce energy costs, and make clean energy more accessible to everyone.Pod offers a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, care, and ambition go hand in hand. Whether you’re helping a customer install their first home charger or designing the next generation of smart charging tech, you’ll be part of a team that’s driving real the UK accelerates toward net zero, Pod is building the infrastructure, and the team, to power that future. People who care, who innovate, and who want to be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, a team that supports you, and a company that’s shaping the future of energy, Pod might just be the place for you. ‍