Sales Executive

My client, a leading agency is now looking for a Sales Executive to join our dynamic local team. The successful candidate will be tasked with generating revenue direct from local businesses.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated & proactive, with a firm desire to succeed. Ingenuity is at the heart of this company so there is plenty of scope for creativity. Full training will be provided, including monthly sessions with our sales trainer & full support from the wider team.

Commission between £3k- £5k in the first year!

Desired Personal Attributes & Skills:

• High energy levels - 'sales hungry’ - with an upbeat & positive outlook
• An interest in media, marketing & communications - able to sell a concept/solution
• Confident on the telephone, as well as face-to-face
• A self-starter, highly motivated, professional and engaging
• Personable, relationship-builder
• Natural organisational & prioritisation skills; a pro-active 'game-planner’
• A 'hunter farmer’ mentality - able to win new business & account manage
• Sales experience would be an advantage, but is not a pre-requisite

Responsibilities:

• Reach (& exceed) individual sales targets
• Win new business from local advertisers; to maintain & develop existing business
• Where relevant, contribute to company goals, promoting all products & cross-selling
• Make required number of quality telephone calls daily
• Generate required number of face-to-face meetings
• Develop meaningful relationships with the Marketing Managers/owners of local businesses
• Actively participate in sales meetings & subsequent team activities
• To ensure internal working relationships with other departments are in the best possible order
• Ensure all administration is in line with company policy & procedure
• To professionally represent the company at all times