Sales and Marketing Executive - UNDER OFFER
Job Summary
Location: Christchurch with flexible working
Hours: 8.30am – 5pm Mon-Fri
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Pension - 5% Employer and 5% Employee contributions
* Life Assurance
* Holidays - 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays per year. Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
* Long Service Awards
* Share Scheme
* Cycle to Work
* Social events throughout the year
* Free parking
Aspire Jobs are working exclusively with our client, a well-established company in Christchurch, recruiting for a Sales and Marketing Executive on a 1-year fixed-term contract. This role covers maternity leave with potential for permanence.
The role suits a graduate or someone with marketing ideas aiming to move into sales. Responsibilities include contacting luxury brands to arrange appointments, opening doors, qualifying/generating leads, and developing marketing ideas and collateral. You will manage the company's LinkedIn page and send sample packs to potential buyers, following up with calls.
The role involves a 50/50 split between sales follow-up and marketing development, focused on targeted direct marketing. You will work closely with Directors to align with business growth strategies. This is not a social media marketing or design-heavy role.
Some in-house events for potential buyers are expected, requiring excellent communication skills over phone, face-to-face, and email.
The successful candidate will
* Be driven and passionate
* Be tenacious and resilient
* Be confident in making sales calls and setting appointments
* Potentially attend pitches with the BD Director in London
* Have energy and enthusiasm
* Be committed to luxury retail brands
* Have good IT skills, including CRM experience
* Understand the new business sales process
* Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Be well-organized with strong time management skills
* Be proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated
Job Description
Job Duties
Sales & Lead Generation
* Qualify and generate new business leads and meetings globally
* Follow up promptly on calls, emails, and store visits
* Engage with potential clients confidently regarding their services
Marketing & Content Support
* Research industry trends to inform marketing materials
* Assist in creating pitch decks and proposals
* Support marketing campaigns and content creation
CRM & Data Management
* Maintain accurate CRM records
* Conduct market research for new opportunities
* Perform competitor analysis
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