Sales Executive, Inside Sales

Xerox; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sales representative in Thrapston, UK. In this full-time role, you will drive business-to-business (B2B) sales, manage the renewal sales cycle, and grow existing accounts. Essential qualifications include strong communication skills, proficiency in Salesforce, and a drive for high achievement. This position offers the opportunity to work with Xerox Office Technology and Services including hardware and software. Ideal candidates will have relevant sales experience and a collaborative work ethic.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities required.
• Personal drive for high achievement and motivation essential.
• Previous relevant experience in technology sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Renew expiring leases and engage clients for successful renewal.
• Discover and assess client needs to propose tailored solutions.
• Close deals, negotiate contracts, and manage accounts proactively.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer engagement skills

Team-oriented work skills

Proficient in using Microsoft Office

Experience with Salesforce CRM

Education

Relevant University degree or postgraduate degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

As a Sales representative you will be responsible for business-to-business (B2B) sales, managing the entire renewal sales cycle, gaining new market share, and growing existing accounts. This is a full-time opportunity selling Xerox Office Technology and Services including hardware, software, apps information technology (IT), and professional services in an assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Renew all expiring leases within assigned accounts, engaging with clients meeting set engagement levels to ensure successful renewal.
• Discover, assess, and validate client needs
• Design and develop solutions strategies
• Present, demonstrate, and propose offerings
• Close, negotiate, and instigate required contractual changes
• Continue to manage, strategise, refer, and conduct regular business reviews of accounts
• Meet or exceed revenue and/or gross profit sales objectives
• Consistent use of Salesforce to record all sales activities
• Ensure a high quality client experience
• Stay up to date regarding changes in technology

What You Need to Succeed

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer engagement skills, emphasizing your ability to build and exceed client relationships
• Personal drive and internal motivation toward high achievement
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Salesforce CRM, and Microsoft Teams to optimize sales processes, improve client communication, and drive productivity.

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience selling solutions and services
• Good knowledge and experience of the marketplace in which Xerox operates.
• Relevant University degree or post graduate degree (e.g., Business Management).
• Technology sales experience.

Competencies

• Excellent prioritisation, organisational, time management and project management skills as well as the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work under pressure to meet targets.
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, executing multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who is willing to tackle the unexpected, embrace change and work cooperatively in diverse group situations.