Established in 2003, Our client is an award-winning trading educator, providing new and experienced home traders with courses that include simple-to-use software and live coaching to help them trade Forex, stocks and cryptocurrencies with confidence. Their analysts and traders rigorously test all the trading strategies that they teach members. Such pain-staking examination and evaluation are essential to their inclusion in the courses, meaning that members can learn these proven strategies, knowing they are in safe hands. The professional team of experienced traders have taught courses to thousands of individuals worldwide over the past two decades. They are passionate about trading and enjoy sharing knowledge and expertise. JOB TITLE: Hybrid - Graduate Sales Development Representative – Stocks/Trading/Forex THE OPPORTUNITY: Our client has an exciting opportunity working within the sales department in the commercial side of investment and trading. This dynamic business operates across the trading industry, with a sister company based in London. They are offering a hybrid opportunity working in the office and remotely 2 days a week after training is completed Starting in the role of Sales Development Representative, following training on the company, industry, and product software, you will carry out the following duties: • Place 200 outbound calls daily to initiate the sales process • Contacting and prequalifying potential new customers & developing and maintaining relationships • Cultivating interest in a range of products • Set appointments and follow up with leads, using CRM software to manage leads & sales activities • Stay up to date with any market trends, competition, or industry changes • Working within Account Executive’s pipelines to assist with lead regeneration • Working towards daily and monthly targets/KPI’s to achieve individual and departmental goals PERSON SPECIFICATION: • Degree Educated • Placement year/some work experience within a sales role • Strong verbal & written communication skills, especially telephone manner • Problem solving & organisational/time management skills • Ability to build & maintain relationships with potential clients • Good understanding of technology • Ambitious & self-motivated – a desire to develop in the sales field • Flexible & adaptable to change • Familiarity with investment businesses – beneficial not essential • Full driving license is beneficial but not essential HOURS OF WORK: 9am – 6pm 1 hour lunch Hybrid, during initial training you will be based in the office (probably first 2 weeks) and then after that Monday-Wednesday in the office & Thursday-Friday from home SALARY: First Year OTE 36-40K. Includes basic of £25,500 - 27k. HOLIDAY: 28 days holiday including bank holiday BENEFITS: • Opportunity to progress up the career and earnings ladder • Free parking • Access to discounts through Perkbox, • Pension scheme • Regular company socials • Hybrid working HIRING PROCESS: • Initial phone interview with Associate Director • Followed by a Face-to-Face interview at the client’s office with Associate Director & CEO