Right to Work
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Role
Are you looking for a sales career in the technology sector? This is a rare opportunity for a self-motivated and results-oriented candidate with a natural sales ability to launch a career in the technology sector.
No previous technology experience necessary!
We are seeking an energetic Business Development Executive to join our UK Sales team. We are a multi-award-winning IT support provider with offices in London and Auckland. We empower ambitious organizations with modern ways of working by helping them harness the power of the Microsoft cloud.
The Business Development Executive is responsible for telling our story to prospects via outbound phone calls. The objective is to achieve a steady flow of First Time Appointments (FTAs) for the Outside Sales team.
Key Accountabilities:
* Deliver the Virtuoso message to prospective customers.
* Contact potential new clients using phone and email to gauge interest and plan meetings.
* Be an excellent communicator on the phone, positive and enthusiastic at all times.
* Work through a daily list of phone calls to suspects and prospects.
* Achieve and maintain a positive rapport with suspects and prospects.
* Sourc new sales opportunities through inbound leads.
* Research businesses, individuals, and industry trends to identify potential new client leads and organizations within our target market.
* Manage the sales CRM database by keeping all relevant suspect and prospect information up to date.
* Utilize social media platforms to drive new leads, connections, and meetings.
* Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and Marketing team to identify more effective marketing strategies.
* Attend business events from time to time to learn more about the industry and network with other professionals and potential clients.
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrated track record of achieving goals and objectives.
* Strong phone presence and experience dialing numerous calls per day.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong listening and presentation skills.
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Knowledge & Technical Skills
* Experience working with CRM database.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365.
* Relationship management skills.
Behaviours linked to Values
* Growth Mindset: Open and flexible attitude – embraces change.
* Deliver Innovation: Courage to try something new.
* Customer Obsession: Driven by customer satisfaction.
* Professional Approach: Trust in your integrity.
* Teamwork with Diversity: Challenge with respect.
Location/Travel:
* West Malling, Kent.
Hours
* Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5 hours per week).
Benefits
We create great jobs for great people and provide:
* Competitive salary with uncapped commission.
* 26 days paid annual leave, in addition to statutory bank holidays. Increases every year of service up to 5 years.
* Flexibility - We provide a great place to work, with great holiday entitlement and paid parental leave.
* Social events such as F1 Arcade racing, bowling, and golf organized by our team.
* Great office environment with drinks and snacks provided.
* Funded training and development, including fully-paid technical courses, training, and exams related to your personal development goals.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions from a competitive and flexible provider.
* More details on our company can be found on our careers page.
The Company
Virtuoso is a privately-owned, forward-thinking IT Managed Services Provider with offices in London and Auckland. We implement and manage business platforms and applications for our customers across the UK and NZ, helping them harness the Microsoft Cloud. We focus on matching customer requirements to innovative technologies to deliver positive business outcomes. Read more about us here.
We value our people and are dedicated to training and supporting everyone to achieve their full potential. We prioritize wellbeing and cultivate a friendly, dynamic environment, supporting continuous personal and professional development.
Our core values underpin our work practices, fostering a cohesive team environment based on:
* #CUSTOMEROBSESSION
* #GROWTHMINDSET
* #TEAMWORKWITHDIVERSITY
* #DELIVERINGINNOVATION
* #PROFESSIONALAPPROACH
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