Sales Executive

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a driven Sales Executive to expand a growing portfolio in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage international leads. This role involves significant interaction with senior decision-makers and driving sales targets. Company benefits include 25 days holiday and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday plus an extra 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year

Opportunity for international travel

Casual office attire

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a telephone-based or face-to-face commercial sales role.
• Candidates should have B2B sales experience.
• Strong MS-based IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.

Responsibilities

• Working on a number of international B2B leads.
• Building and managing a list of relevant leads to increase revenue.
• Driving a consistent weekly sales campaign towards annual targets.
• Managing and updating company CRM system.
• Introducing and pitching to senior decision-makers.
• Managing clients to help achieve maximum ROI.
• Working with internal teams including marketing.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent telephone manner

Strong communication skills

Resilience in sales

MS-based IT skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a creative, passionate, and driven Sales Executive to join their sales team and help expand a growing portfolio. The ideal Sales Executive is someone who thrives on developing new business opportunities across multiple different sectors and is comfortable speaking with senior decision-makers.

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday plus an extra 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year
• Opportunity for international travel
• Casual office attire
• Company events

Key Responsibilities

• Working on a number of international B2B leads
• Building and managing a constantly developing list of relevant leads of potential companies increasing revenue
• Driving a consistent weekly sales campaign, working toward the annual event sales target.
• Managing and updating company CRM system
• Introducing and pitching to senior decision-makers from SMEs to global corporations through cold calling, as well as to warm existing clients
• Managing new and existing clients to help them achieve maximum ROI
• Working with internal teams including marketing and operations

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Experience in a telephone-based or face-to-face commercial sales role, along with an excellent telephone manner
• Candidates should have B2B sales experience
• Motivated and driven candidates from a telemarketing background will be considered
• Entrepreneurial, extremely persuasive, and a people person who is sensitive to cultural differences, having strong communication (written, verbal, email) and team-working skills.
• Self-motivated and incredibly well organised, having both the initiative and the ability to work independently and manage their own workload.
• Resilient and comfortable talking with senior decision-makers, company CEOs and Presidents, being adaptable and flexible enough to utilise multiple sales approaches to close business.
• Strong MS-based IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, and adept in using social media (such as LinkedIn and Xing) to connect with relevant prospects.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted