Graduate Sales Executive

Scrumconnect Consulting; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Commission

Job summary

Scrumconnect Ltd is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive to support business development, build client relationships, and help grow our footprint across government and enterprise accounts in the UK. You will work closely with Account Managers, delivery teams, and technical consultants to gain hands-on exposure to the full sales cycle in a B2B technology consultancy.

This entry-level role includes training, mentoring, and support to develop your career in sales, with opportunities to progress into

Qualifications

• Recent degree in any discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, resilient, and target-driven attitude.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Development and Account Management with lead generation and outreach.
• Research target markets, clients, and sectors to identify opportunities.
• Assist in preparing proposals, pitch decks, and client presentations.
• Update the CRM with lead, opportunity, and pipeline data.
• Coordinate client meetings, calls, and follow-ups.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy.
• Liaise with delivery, recruitment, and operations to support onboarding and growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Prioritization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Recent degree (any discipline)

Tools

CRM tools (Salesforce)

CRM tools (HubSpot)

CRM tools (Zoho)

Job description

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits and commission

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

At Scrumconnect Ltd, we are passionate about delivering digital and technology services that create meaningful impact across the UK public sector and enterprise clients. As a Graduate Sales Executive, you will play a key role in supporting our business development activities, building client relationships, and helping grow our footprint across government and enterprise accounts.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career within a growing IT consultancy, working closely with Account Managers, Business Development Leads, Delivery teams, and technical consultants. You will gain hands-on exposure to the full sales cycle within a B2B technology and consultancy environment, while building strong foundations in prospecting, client engagement, negotiation, and account growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support Business Development and Account Management teams with lead generation, prospecting, and outreach activities.
• Research target markets, clients, and sectors to identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in preparing proposals, pitch decks, and client presentations.
• Help maintain and update the CRM system with accurate lead, opportunity, and pipeline data.
• Support scheduling and coordination of client meetings, calls, and follow-ups.
• Assist with market research and competitor analysis to inform sales strategy.
• Liaise with internal teams including delivery, recruitment, and operations to support client onboarding and account growth.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal sales processes and reporting.

What We're Looking For

We do not expect extensive experience — we will provide training, mentoring, and support to help you develop your career. We are looking for someone who brings:

• A recent degree in any discipline (Business, Marketing, Sales, or related subjects are advantageous).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, resilient, and target-driven attitude.
• Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Desirable (not essential):

• Exposure to CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho).
• Prior experience in a sales, customer service, or client-facing role (internship or part-time counts).

Why Join Scrumconnect Ltd?

At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy — we are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Mentoring and support from experienced sales and account management professionals.
• Exposure to major public sector and enterprise client accounts.
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Career progression opportunities into Business Development, Account Management, or Client Partner roles.

Scrumconnect Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.