Sales Executive

FERA SCIENCE LTD; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology firm is looking for a Data Sales Executive to contribute to Food Safety & Biosecurity. The role involves generating leads, maintaining client relationships, and providing excellent customer service within the Agri-Food sector. This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave, and the ideal candidate has a strong understanding of sales processes and experience in a digital sales environment. Benefits include flexible hours and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days' holiday (rising to 29)

Flexible working hours

On-site gym

Company-matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

15 weeks' fully paid maternity leave

Voluntary benefits including discounts

Employee Network Groups for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role in a technology/digital/data company.
• Independent and team-oriented mindset.
• Knowledgeable about subscription and web-based services.
• Results-oriented with eagerness to close deals.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and account penetration via various strategies.
• Maintain relationships with customers and prospects.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with sales partners in different regions.
• Educate customers about products.

Skills

Sales process understanding

Social media marketing

Online sales lead generation

Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Join us as a Data Sales Executive and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity! We are in search of a dynamic, motivated, and experienced Digital Sales Executive to join our rapidly expanding Knowledge Solutions team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to delve into the world of big data and contribute towards our mission of delivering critical insights to our global clients in the Agri-Food sectors. Please note this role is a Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity Leave.

What you'll be doing:

1. Proactively generate new leads and account penetration via cold calling, email/LinkedIn marketing, and networking.
2. Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with customers and prospects.
3. Demonstrate excellent customer service, proactively addressing client needs.
4. Revive and cultivate relationships with lapsed clients.
5. Collaborate with our sales partners/agents in the UK, US, and Australia.
6. Work in conjunction with other business units to promote our products and ensure seamless customer transactions.
7. Become a trusted product expert and a pivotal point of contact for customers.

Requirements include a strong understanding of the sales process, experience with social media marketing and online sales lead generation (especially LinkedIn Sales Navigator), familiarity with CRM systems, and experience in a customer-facing role within a technology/digital/data company. The ideal candidate is independent, team-oriented, knowledgeable about subscription and web-based services, and possesses excellent communication skills. A results-oriented mindset with a strong eagerness to close deals is essential.

What we offer:

• 25 days' holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking.
• A paid day out of the office for volunteering or a cause of your choice.
• Company-matched pension, life assurance, cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including discounts on retail, socialising, health & wellbeing, travel, and technology.
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Participation in our Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), awarding points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust.

Next steps: Click 'Apply now' to complete our short application. For questions or alternative formats, contact us via email. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments, please reach out.

At Fera, we're making the world a better, healthier, and safer place through scientific innovation in plant and bee health, crop protection, and sustainable agriculture. Join us to deliver world-class science for the future.