Sales Executive

ProFound People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People in Sydney is hiring a Graduate Sales Executive to start a career in sales. You don't need previous sales experience; we value attitude, communication, ambition and a willingness to learn.

You will build relationships, identify opportunities, manage a sales pipeline and work toward clear targets. Our fully customised training program covers prospecting, client relationship management, negotiation and using AI tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early in career, no sales experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambition, willingness to learn, and a competitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Speak with a wide range of people across different industries.
• Understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Manage your own opportunities and sales pipeline.
• Negotiate and close new business.
• Work towards clear financial and performance targets.
• Use modern technology and AI tools to work more efficiently.
• Build the skills and experience needed to progress your sales career.

Skills

Communication

Ambition

Learning mindset

Relationship building

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

We are ProFound People. An established and growing business with a strong track record of building long-term relationships and delivering great results for our clients.

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to join our team in Sydney. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their career who is interested in building a career in sales.

You don't need previous sales experience. We are more interested in your attitude, communication skills, ambition and willingness to learn.

What you will do

• Develop and build relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads
• Speak with a wide range of people across different industries
• Understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
• Manage your own opportunities and sales pipeline
• Negotiate and close new business
• Work towards clear financial and performance targets
• Use modern technology and AI tools to work more efficiently
• Build the skills and experience needed to progress your sales career

The ideal candidate will have

• A recently completed degree or be graduating soon
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident and positive approach
• Strong motivation to succeed and earn
• A competitive and ambitious mindset
• The ability to build relationships with a wide range of people
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Previous sales, customer service, retail, hospitality or business experience is advantageous, but not essential

Our training program

Every new starter receives a fully customised training program designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in sales.

Training covers:

• Sales fundamentals and proven sales techniques
• Prospecting and business development
• Client relationship management
• Communication and negotiation
• Managing a sales pipeline
• Closing opportunities and winning new business
• Using technology and AI to improve efficiency
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support

You don't need to know everything on day one. We will give you the training and support to develop into a successful sales professional.

• Clear progression based on performance
• Opportunities to progress into senior sales and leadership positions
• Increasing responsibility as you develop
• Transparent financial and performance milestones
• Market-leading commission structure paid monthly

Your progression is based on your performance and contribution, not how long you've been in the business.

The environment

• Modern office in Surry Hills with two balconies
• Two minutes walk from Central Station
• Pool table and putting station
• Regular incentives including local and overseas trips
• Genuinely collaborative team culture

Why ProFound People

• Established business with a strong track record
• Comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring
• Genuine career progression
• High earning potential
• Modern technology and AI tools
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in sales

If you're a graduate looking to start a career in sales and want an environment where you can learn, develop and be rewarded for your performance, we'd love to hear from you.