The successful applicant will be able to join the Octopus Investments Australiateamon their mission to accelerate Australia'stransition to a future powered by renewable energy.
About Octopus Octopus Group is one of the largest owners of renewable energy projects in Australia and Europe.It owns some 260 assets, on behalf of wholesale and institutional investors. Domestically, Octopus Australia is responsible for managing over $1 billion of assets for local and international investors.
Globally Octopus is on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We have 2,500 employees and $25bn under management across investments, energy, ventures and real estate. From a standing start in 2010 Octopus grew its energy investment business rapidly to become Europe's largest non-utility renewable energy investor and now has the equivalent of greater than $11bn energy assets under management. We also have one of the fastest growing energy retail businesses globally with almost 5 million customers.
Octopus Investments Australia Established in 2018, Octopus Australia is a team of over 50 plus people across Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland, and is growing rapidly. We have big ambitions to become the premier developer/owner/operator of renewable energy assets in Australia and have a strong pipeline of projects including solar, wind and grid battery storage across the country.
About the RoleFull TimeA demonstrated ability to win new business and proactively deliver outstanding service to clients.Develop and maintain strong relationships with all existing distribution partners to meet sales budgets as set by the business;Develop and implement sales strategies and deliver on fundraising objectivesto grow Octopus wholesale business;Conduct a high level of ongoing contact with new and existing financial planners through one-on-one appointments, Microsoft Teams, telephone and email.Attendance at dealer group and industry conferences,Develop new relationships with Key Accounts, Family office/Private Banks/IFA firmsManage relationship with platform clients, including reporting, agreements, investment menu, feesDomestic Travel is required in this role.QualificationsWhat qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with CFA preferred but not essential.At least 5 years of sales or service experienceStrong knowledge of financial services industry, funds management products and key competitorsExisting strong relationships with financial adviser, licensee management, and platforms.Relationships with family offices and private wealth firms preferred but not essential.Team playerStrong sales and negotiation skills with a self-starting mentality with ability to run a sales pipeline and client segmentationExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Very comfortable networkingAbility to deliver strong sales presentationsAbility to work without supervision and manage time and workload effectivelyAbility to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, team environmentWhat we offer A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits? Extra Annual Leave entitlement Ongoing learning and career development opportunitiesOctopus has built an exciting and inclusive high-performance culture where employees feelempowered. We also understandthe value of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.
Octopus culture: At Octopus we don't just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone to shares our values of beingstraightforward, helpful, and bold.Our culture is critical to our success and is built around three principles that underpin how we pursue our goals:
Be Bold – We like people who make decisions quickly and are OK changing their mind if it turns out there's a better way of doing things.Be Helpful – We like People who behave like it always day one and who remember without our customers there is no business.Be Straightforward – We like people who have opinions and express them in a way that's respectful and easy to understand.Our Values
At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That's why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders – are considered in every decision we make.
We'recommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all.We promote equal opportunitiesfor growth and developmentregardless of race, gender, religion,sexual orientation, age,disability,or socio-economic background.We believe strongly that teams are at their bestwhen every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.
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