Sales Executive

JR United Kingdom; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company for a Sales Executive role, where you will be instrumental in driving membership growth. As a key player in a dynamic sales team, you will engage with senior executives, fostering relationships and securing commitments for exclusive events. This role is perfect for graduates or those eager to build a career in sales, offering a blend of in-office and remote work. Join a mission-driven community that champions diversity and innovation, and be part of a journey that promotes better business decisions and collaborative success.

Benefits

Full training provided

Flexible work schedule

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Results-oriented and motivated with a strategic approach to sales.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts simply and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and outreach to prospective members and attendees.
• Educate prospects on the value of Blend and invite them to events.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Event Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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This is an on-site role for a Sales Executive at Blend in Devizes. As a Sales Exec at Blend, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our membership business. You will be a key member of our dynamic sales development team, acting as the eyes and ears in the market. Your responsibilities will include building relationships and securing commitments from senior executives in large-scale organisations to attend our partner events. Your efforts will be essential in fuelling the growth and expansion of our global membership initiatives.

The perfect role for graduates or those looking to build a career in sales.

About Blend

Blend is a membership community of global leaders from enterprise organisations across the globe. The mission of Blend is to leverage diversity science and collaborative thinking to ensure members make better business decisions and lead their businesses and careers with sustained success and growth.

Our membership’s collective purpose is to change how large organisations view diversity, enabling them to use the model of cognitive diversity to build happier, innovative and more successful businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and initial outreach to prospective members/attendees
• Invite prospective members to Blend Partner Events
• Educate prospects on the value that Blend delivers to its members
• Contact senior executives via telephone, email and LinkedIn
• Video pitching to prospective executive attendees
• Identify and connect with new contacts who align with the Blend value proposition. Are they a perfect fit for our community? Do they embody a collaborative spirit, possess a low ego, and have a desire to share and be vulnerable with their peers?
• Continuously update and maintain accurate information on prospective members

Who you are

• Results-oriented and motivated
• Strategic 'hunter' who thrives on building robust sales pipelines
• Keen to use phone, email and LinkedIn to build relationships with executives
• Ability to clearly understand and articulate complex concepts in simple language
• Passionate about learning and development
• Experienced with customer service, events, recruitment, hospitality or sales
• Enthusiastic about being part of something new and exciting, with opportunities to grow with the business

Work Schedule: 4 days per week in the office, 1 day remote.

Training: Full training provided.

Location: Office based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. We welcome applicants from Bath, Chippenham, Devizes, Swindon, or Bristol.

At Blend, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cognitive styles to join our team and contribute to our collective success.