Graduate sales specialist at Retail Insights

Retail Insights; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Graduate Sales Specialist to join their London team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior sales teams and develop vital skills in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be driven, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills, with a strong desire to succeed in sales.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous OTE

Operational experience in a scale-up environment

Unlimited growth potential

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and high urgency.
• Proactive and ownership mindset.
• Demonstrated humility and passion for building new businesses.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to review leads and set meetings.
• Develop skills in generating new business meetings.
• Assist sales representatives in expanding the sponsor roster.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Passion

Team Spirit

Target-Driven

Job description

Graduate Sales Specialist at Retail Insights

Location: London, United Kingdom

Are you thriving in a fast-paced environment, eager to take on responsibility? Do you want to be part of an entrepreneurial team with motivated and driven colleagues? Are you passionate about creating events? If so, you might be our next Graduate Sales Specialist.

About us

Retail Insights is Northern Europe’s leading retail forum, connecting over 3,000 industry leaders annually from more than 15 countries. We build a platform for insights, inspiration, and networking within the retail ecosystem. Retail Insights is part of United Media, which develops large-scale industry media and conference products across sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, and retail.

What we offer you

As a Graduate Sales Specialist, you'll play a key role in building global conferences, supported by exceptional training and resources. We encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and grow. You will work from our London headquarters and benefit from:

• A competitive salary and generous OTE
• Operational experience in a scale-up environment where your work impacts the business directly
• Close collaboration with our leadership team on conference strategies
• Unlimited growth potential within our group, with a strong track record of internal promotions

Your Responsibilities

You will work closely with our lead generation and senior sales teams to generate meetings for our global partnership managers. Key duties include:

• Meeting Booking: Collaborate with analysts to review leads and set meetings using outreach methods such as phone, email, and LinkedIn with high-quality prospects.
• Expertise Development: Develop your skills in generating new business meetings with senior prospects, becoming integral to our growth.
• Sales Collaboration: Assist sales representatives in filling their schedules and expanding our sponsor roster globally.

What we expect from you

We look for individuals with a strong work ethic, high urgency, and relentless drive. You should take ownership, be proactive, and follow through. Humility and passion for building new businesses are essential. We also expect that you can demonstrate:

• Sales Passion: A desire to succeed in outbound sales and rapidly advance your career.
• Target-Driven: Experience in fast-paced commercial environments with a focus on targets.
• Team Spirit: Curiosity about people and a love for building relationships.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Start Date

Flexible. We work Monday to Friday from our office next to Victoria Station. Remote work is not available. A UK work permit is required.

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