Job Description
Trainee Sales Executive
Portsmouth
£18-20K plus commission and incentives
Our client is looking for Trainee Sales Executives to join its Sales Development Representative program. The role consists of making your own outbound calls to generate sales-ready appointments for the sales team. You will begin your journey in this role, where you will be provided with support, training and coaching to develop your sales skills, with an aim to quickly be promoted into a Sales Executive role.
Experience of making outbound sales calls or working in a telesales/marketing role is desirable, but not essential as sales training is provided. The role will also appeal to graduates looking for their first role in a business to business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contacting prospective customers over the phone and booking appointments for the Sales teams to sit demonstrations
- Identifying key decision makers and ensuring that each appointment is well qualified and is a genuine opportunity for the sales team
- Delivering a consistent number of appointments per week
- Taking a proactive approach to your own day and performance
- Working towards fixed weekly metric KPIs
- Working in a fast paced sales environment
Essential Skills:
Passion and drive to succeed and the desire to be the best
Self-starter, professional and a confident communicator
Resilient and determined in your approach
Ideal for graduates looking for a career in sales
Willingness to go above and beyond to meet targets and business objectives
Well organised and with good time management skills
Ability to connect and build rapport with potential clients