Graduate Sales Executive

Prestige Network Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sales company in Newbury is seeking a Junior Sales Executive to support a fast-paced sales environment. This role involves processing client orders, generating new business opportunities, and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organisational skills and thrive in a target-driven setting. A full clean driving license and the ability to commute to Newbury are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a target-driven environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to learn.
• Full clean driving license or ability to commute is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing orders from key clients and ensuring smooth service.
• Generating new business opportunities via networking and direct marketing.
• Providing support in the RFP process and preparation of proposals.
• Maintaining productive relationships with strategic accounts.
• Collaborating with Marketing on lead-generation activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Presentation skills

Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Experience with CRM systems

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in sales? Or a graduate who has gained some initial sales experience, and you’re now looking to develop your skills further within a fast-paced environment. If the answer is yes, then this could be for you.

We have an opportunity for a Junior Sales Executive who will be responsible for providing sales support in addition to sourcing, targeting, and winning new business.

As the Junior Sales Executive, you will work to build strong relationships with new business prospects to sell our services to while developing an in-depth understanding of your defined areas, with a focus on processing orders from clients and meeting and exceeding defined sales targets.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Processing orders from key clients and ensuring a smooth and efficient process and service.
• Supporting Sales in generating new business opportunities via networking events, trade shows, and direct marketing.
• Providing support through the RFP process and supporting with the preparation of proposals and other sales documents for tenders.
• Developing, and maintaining productive relationships with strategic accounts and maintain relevant information in the CRM system.
• Working closely with Marketing on creative lead-generation activities.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Excellent communication skills and the desire to develop skills and experience in high-revenue sales account management.
  Some previous experience within a target-driven environment preferred
• A highly organised, proactive, self-starter with the ability to self-manage and prioritise workload
• Excellent problem-solving ability and analytical skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Solid proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Some experience working with CRM Systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and a willingness to learn.

Person Specification and Behaviour

• Confident, ambitious, and able to work well under pressure.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude with the ability to persevere and achieve goals.
• Able to work quickly, flexibly, and effectively meeting deadlines and targets.
• Adaptable and comfortable, juggling a range of tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• The ability to prioritise and organise own workload in an effective and accurate manner whilst working within broad guidelines.

Other Information

• Full, clean driving license – or easily able to commute – Essential
• Ability to commute or relocate to Newbury RG14 1LA