Graduate Sales Executive - Life Sciences

Michael Page; London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and life insurance

Well-being bonuses

Hybrid working arrangement

Extra annual leave

Access to benefits platform

Volunteer day

Monthly awards and social events

Sabbatical options

Professional education sponsorship

Individual career coaching

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Delegate Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment, where you will identify and engage potential delegates, conduct sales calls, and exceed targets. You will benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, well-being bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to kickstart their sales career with a supportive and innovative company culture. If you are driven, ambitious, and ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or related field is preferred.
• Ambitious and eager to learn with strong sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential delegates through various channels.
• Build relationships with clients and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Pressure Management

Ambition

Education

2:1 degree or above in a relevant field

Job description

Launch Your Sales Career - Join an industry leader with a fantastic culture.

About Our Client

My client is a fast-growing business intelligence provider and established events business. They work across the Life Science, HR, and Construction sectors, providing over 300 world-class events each year. Their mission is to support the industry through their extensive event portfolios and data products.

Job Description

As a Delegate Sales Executive, you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Identify and target potential delegates through various channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Conduct sales calls and meetings to promote our events.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective sales strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Delegate Sales Executive candidate will have the following:

• Achieved a 2:1 degree or above, preferably related to life sciences.
• Aim to beat any target set and want to develop professionally.
• Hard-working nature and ambition.
• Thrive in a commercial environment.
• Ability to think quickly under pressure.
• Eager to learn.
• Confidence when speaking to C-Level executives.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

£26,000 Basic with a realistic year 1 OTE of up to £38,000 - uncapped bonus structure.

• Well-being bonuses such as a personal learning budget, mindfulness sessions in the office, employee assistance programme, and well-being champions.
• Private health and life insurance.
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2/3 days a week in the office.
• A range of different social clubs such as book club, parents support network, five-a-side, chess club, and more.
• 1 extra day of annual leave each year, up to 30 days of annual leave (not including public holidays).
• Access to the Wader Hub benefits platform which includes retail, gym, hospitality, and wellness discounts.
• Volunteer day (we offer all our employees the chance to take a day on us to get out there and do some good).
• Monthly awards and social events (we're talking sports days, karaoke nights, theatre trips, cooking courses, you name it).
• Sabbatical options after 2 and 5 years.
• Opportunities for professional education sponsorship.
• Access to individual career coaching to develop your career from day one.