Telent are on the lookout for a new addition to the Sales team as part of the Network Services division. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic and forward-thinking "outbound sales" focused Business Development Representative to join the team, to help build and develop relationships within new and existing customers in the Emergency Services, Public Sector, Government, Utilities and Nuclear market sectors.
This is a "JUNIOR" level role that will provide a structured entry into a career in Technology Sales, supported through a formal Telent training and personal development plan. The role will see you work collaboratively with the team at our Warwick office and/or Camberley office at least 1 day per week, alternating travel to both locations weekly. You will also be required to be flexible to travel UK wide with our Account Managers for client meetings when required. Ability to drive (holder of a full UK driving license) would be highly desirable.
At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work that we are passionate about. Learning fast, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation run smoother and better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7.
As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you'll play a multi-faceted role that is integral to the success of Telent's go-to market strategy. As you learn and grow in the BDR role, we'll help you map out a path on which you'll be able to grow your career at Telent for years to come.
BDR - What you'll do:
Gain comprehensive knowledge of Telent, our offering and the markets we operate in, to educate prospects
Work closely with the Sales team to support the sales pipeline and growth by actively researching target accounts and key stakeholders within these target customer team structures
Create and coordinate campaigns for prospect accounts based on the research of your allocated territory
Perform targeted prospect outreach / outbound activities via phone calls, emails, social media messaging and your own creative efforts, generating an interest in Telent's offering and selling the benefits of our services
Follow up with engaged / warm inbound leads from the marketing team and convert these leads into meetings and new opportunities for new business
Analyse and report on your weekly activities and pipeline business generation efforts.
BDR - Who you are:
We are looking for candidates who are Sales driven, resilient, tenacious, self-motivated, and adopt a practical way of working. Ideally, you should have some relevant experience already in a "business to business" or B2B sales environment, particularly "outbound sales", and can generate and identify new client contact details, conduct new client outreach, and identify new business leads / sales opportunities. Experience from other industries is welcomed. A university degree or equivalent is also preferred.
You will complete the course during your working week, meeting with skills coaches every 6 weeks to help embed your learning. The Programme is designed to give salespeople the New Business toolkit to prospect and build repeatable pipeline.
Through taking a practical approach to your training, you will come out of the course with a certified qualification to set you up for future success!
BDR - Key requirements:
Relevant experience in a sales environment (eg. IT, Networks, Security, Telecommunications, Radio)
Experience of sales from other industries welcomed
Ability to generate and identify new business leads, and perform outbound calls / client outreach
Resilient, driven, self-motivated, and understands and adopts a practical way of working
Holder of a University Degree or equivalent
Telent - What we offer:
A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
Competitive starting salary
26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
Commission scheme (applicable once 6 month probation successfully passed)
Telent pension scheme
A range of family friendly policies - access to the new FlexBens portal
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme
We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. Telent Core Values: Take Responsibility, Be Inclusive, Be Collaborative, Be Customer Focused.
#LI-Hybrid
#TJ-Hybrid
About Telent
Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.
Brilliance brought together.
We are guided by our values and behaviours:
Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focussed
TPBN1_UKTJ