Sales Executive
Location: St Albans
Salary: up to £28k
Hours: Mon-Fri
Grafton Recruitment are looking for a graduate Sales Executive to gain new business in and around St Albans for a business that specialises in market research and consumer attitudes and behaviour. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to kick start their career within sales.
Duties and responsibilities
Identifying new business opportunities by presenting the value of the companies offerings (both syndicated and consulting) to prospective clients
Understanding the client's business information needs across a range of business functions, including competitive intelligence, product marketing and market research
Managing the initial process of cold calling to booking in a demo for a senior to take over
Account Management
Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence
Follow up calls
Managing sales process through to closure
Exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
Collaborating with the research team to identify new sales campaign messaging
Providing input on new product development projects (voice of the customer)
Building great rapport and valuable working relationships within the industry and potential clientsYou will need:
Sales and/or customer service experience
Degree level or equivalent level of education
Experience of negotiating with clients and suppliers.
Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.
Good administrative skills.
Good numerical skills.
Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Chloe Sims on (phone number removed)