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Octopus

Senior Sales Executive

Octopus

. Conduct consultations with clients at home or online .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in face-to-face sales of high-value products, with a strong focus on client consultations and emotional intelligence. Capable of maintaining client relationships and ensuring satisfaction while navigating sensitive topics.

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Face-To-Face Sales ExperienceClient Consultation SkillsEmotional IntelligenceStrong Communication SkillsSelf-Motivated and Organised

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Soft Skills
ResilienceAbility to Handle Sensitive ConversationsPolished and Credible Presence
Industry Keywords
WillsTrustsLasting Powers of AttorneyCustomer Satisfaction TargetsConfidential Client Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct consultations with clients at home or online
  • Attend pre-booked client appointments
  • Explain wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney in plain language
  • Recommend appropriate products and services and support informed decisions
  • Follow up with clients to convert consultations into completed plans
  • Meet and exceed conversion and customer-satisfaction targets
  • Maintain accurate, confidential client records
  • Collaborate with the legal team to ensure plans meet required standards
  • Provide aftercare and help clients update plans as circumstances change
  • Represent Octopus Legacy in clients' homes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven track record in face-to-face, field-based sales, with consistent results against target
  • Experience selling considered, high-value products or services
  • Strong academic background — a degree or equivalent
  • Polished, credible and comfortable in clients' homes
  • Excellent communication skills and strong emotional intelligence
  • Confidence having sensitive conversations about family, money and death
  • Self-motivated and organised, comfortable working independently in the field
  • Resilience and ability to stay calm and warm during emotional conversations
  • Willingness to drive within the local area for home appointments
  • Knowledge of wills, trusts or LPAs is a bonus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salary plus commission
  • Octopus share incentive scheme
  • Flexible holiday + an extra day off for your birthday
  • Vitality Health & Life Insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Free Will & LPAs + discounts on other Octopus services
  • Cycle to Work Scheme and access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Octopus Giving: we match any charitable fundraising that you do up to £500
  • Octopus Springboard: where we help our employees become fully-fledged entrepreneurs
  • Structured training programme
  • Ongoing coaching and support from the team and legal experts
  • Clear path to grow