Sales

Federation of Small Businesses; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national business support organization is offering a self-employed Membership Advisor position in Ipswich. This role entails acquiring new members within the SME sector, achieving sales targets, and building lasting relationships. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales record, experience with Salesforce CRM, and excellent communication skills. Exceptional support will be provided for you to thrive as your own boss, with the potential for significant earnings driven by your efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, with experience in new business acquisition.
• Strong understanding of the SME sector and its unique challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve quarterly sales targets within your assigned territory.
• Identify and target potential members through strategic territory planning.
• Proactively identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities.

Skills

Proven sales record

Industry knowledge

CRM proficiency

Relationship building skills

Sales-focused mindset

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Self Employed Sales Opportunity – National Network

Unleash your potential: Become a self employed sales professional and transform your ambitions into success with uncapped commission.

As a Membership Advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses, you are empowered to build a strong and sustainable business model, servicing the SME community, backed by a trusted, national business support organisation.

This is your opportunity to build a successful business developing long lasting relationships within your business community.

You can build your business network and be recognised across your territory as a trusted business advisor.

Be your own boss, run your business your way and take charge of your destiny with unrivalled support every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

A Membership Advisor is a field-based opportunity to join a dynamic organisation selling a suite of business support services into the small business sector. You will be responsible for managing your territory to deliver new members. This opportunity requires a self‑motivated and ambitious individual with a proven track record in sales.

• Drive new member acquisition: Achieve quarterly sales targets within your assigned territory.
• Develop and execute territory plans: Identify and target potential members through strategic territory planning and relationship building with key decision‑makers.
• Maximise revenue: Proactively identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities with new and existing members to increase revenue and income generation.
• Utilise Salesforce CRM: Effectively manage the sales pipeline through lead generation, referrals, and conversions.
• Collaborate effectively: Work seamlessly with internal teams, including the field‑based development management team, to ensure excellent customer service and efficient lead follow‑up.

You Bring

• Proven sales record: Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, with experience in new business acquisition and account management.
• Industry knowledge: Strong understanding of the SME sector and its unique challenges.
• CRM proficiency: Experience using Salesforce CRM or a similar platform.
• Relationship building skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Driving licence: Full UK driving licence.
• Sales‑focused mindset: Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and resilient with a positive attitude.

Interested?

Apply now to build an amazing business and be part of a progressive organisation that has supported SMEs across the UK for over 50 years. We can’t wait to hear from you!

To find out more about us, register your interest today!