Our long term client based in Burgess Hill are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join their team. They are a successful business who operate in an interesting sector.

You will need to live close to Burgess Hill, West Sussex - this is NOT a remote working role. Basic salary £30000 - £40000 depending on experience plus competitive commission package. Monday to Friday. Career progression opportunities.

Great supportive team, modern offices and parking.

Responsibilities

This role involves a mix of appointment setting/business development/sales as well as face to face sales with larger clients/accounts. The role involves using a variety of communication methods (phone, email, mailshots, LinkedIn) to contact decision makers at key target organisations.

Key Skills


Organised, methodical, self-motivated and able to follow a proven process to uncover new business opportunities and leadsProfessional and confident communicator – particularly on the phone but also by email/LinkedIn messagingAbility to understand client’s requirements and use this understanding to qualify a potential client against our target market criteriaMotivated to ‘hit the ground running’ every morning and complete daily/weekly KPIsProficient in the use of all standard Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel etc)Professional written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact at all levels of businessTo be able to function in an open office environment without distraction
Tasks


Research & compile a list of organisations & contacts that meet our target market criteriaContact these individuals using a variety of methods (phone, email, mailshots, LinkedIn etc) to qualify the organisation and discover their potential spendBook meetings with potential organisations that fit our target market criteria.Build strong and lasting relationships with organisations that may not need our services now, but are likely to in the futureResearch data around potential tenders & build a strong network of contacts within target organisations to ensure we are fully aware of tenders before they are launchedBe willing to assist with ad-hoc tasks to help other departments (eg. helping to pack a large one-off fulfilment order for a client)