Account Executive - New Business

Office Angels; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Sales Executive in the New Business team in Tunbridge Wells. The role combines office-based collaboration with homeworking, offering a base salary of £27,500 plus commission.

You will identify leads, build client relationships, and drive growth in a vibrant, supportive environment. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with tenacity, confidence, and adaptability, ready to contribute to a high-performing sales culture and progress into future leadership as opportunities

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and drive to succeed in a target-driven sales role.
• Tenacity in pursuing objectives and maintaining focus under pressure.
• Confidence in presenting ideas and influencing decisions.
• Pro-activity in seeking opportunities and improving processes.
• Resilience to recover from setbacks and stay motivated.
• Adaptability to tailor approach to different clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within related industry sectors via leads, referrals, and training.</br>Build and nurture strong client relationships, offering tailored solutions and effective quoting.</br>Monitor market trends and competitor activity to manage pipeline.</br>Consistently meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to commission and growth.

Skills

Self-Motivation

Tenacity

Confidence

Pro activity

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Sales Executive in the New Business team

Location: Tunbridge Wells, central location,

Salary: £27,500 + realistic commission

Hybrid: 3 days office and 2 days working from home.

Have you always been told you would be good in sales? Do you want to work in a client facing role using your excellent communication skills? Do you just know you have the character and drive to be successful in sales?

A leading organisation is seeking a passionate and driven Account Executive - New Business to join its vibrant team based in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Office Angels has placed many candidates with the company over the years and has enjoyed long standing relationships with hiring managers and decision makers. As a result, candidates submitted for this role will have unique insight into the company and the opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with a flair for seeking opportunities to play a key role in expanding the company's client base and contributing to its continued success. If you are target driven and always looking for the next goal to work towards, this role could be a great fit for you!

Previously placed candidates are thriving here, and feedback is so positive:

'Thank you for placing me here, I love my job!'

'The opportunity to earn commission is excellent, I want to use this extra money to redecorate my new house!'

'I am fully supported in my role; we all look out for each other and work as a team'

About the Company

They work with over a large number of businesses and organisations ranging from large government bodies, PLCs, and limited companies to partnerships and private companies.

The office is bright, open plan and full of energy. The team are ready to welcome a new member and will offer support and training from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within related industry sectors through sourcing of leads using online platforms, internal databases and client referrals - you will be guided on how to source this as part of your training
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, offering tailored solutions to meet their needs - asking the right questions and obtaining the correct information in order to quote effectively.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay on top of your pipeline of business.
• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets, driving growth across the business resulting in an excellent commission structure.

Candidate Profile

You may offer some sales experience or perhaps you are a graduate looking for your first step into a sales role. We are open to what you can bring provided you are able to demonstrated the competencies below:

• Self-Motivation: A drive to succeed and achieve goals without constant external prompting
• Tenacity: Consistently pursuing objectives with determination, maintaining focus and drive even when faced with setbacks or resistance
• Confidence: Demonstrating assurance in presenting ideas and making decisions, inspiring trust and credibility in others
• Pro activity: Actively seeking out opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and contribute to success without waiting to be directed
• Resilience: Bouncing back from setbacks and maintaining confidence despite rejection
• Adaptability: Adjusting one's approach and message based on the situation and individual customer

Why Join This Company?

• Competitive Salary: Starting at £27,500 per annum + generous commission.
• Permanent Contract: Long-term career opportunity and development moving up to management roles if this is an are you would like to consider further down the line.
• Convenient Location: Just a 2-minute walk from Tunbridge Wells train station.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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