Sales Development Executive

Salary: Starting £18,000 per annum with planned raises subject to performance, +performance related bonuses
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5

An opportunity has arisen for a Sales Development Executive to play a key role in developing new areas of business for the brand. They are open to entry level applicants & graduate applicants. Sales experience is not essential as full training will be provided. You will be responsible for scheduling appointments for the Brand Manager by contacting a mix of provided and self-researched leads to identify new opportunities. You will do this primarily through phone & email, so you will be a confident communicator, with a proactive attitude who is ready to take control of their own success.

You will be offering a new concept within print; they are the only UK based business specialising in automating print procurement, targeting large & medium size direct businesses & print management. You will play a significant role in growing the sales for the brand and there will be opportunity to progress for the right candidate, as well as a bonus structure based on achieving targeted KPIs.

The essential aspects of this role include:
- Making outbound calls to key targets
- Analysing data & researching new leads
- Managing & nurturing leads in our Zoho CRM software
- Actively seeking & arranging appointments for the Brand Manager
- Effective management of your own time
- Taking ownership of dealing with customer queries
- Providing insights &reporting to management

Benefits:
Free on-site parking, company entertainment days, pension scheme, Bupa, casual dress code, 6 weeks holiday (with additional days for long service), open plan working environment, full sales training provided

Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Educated to A-level or equivalent grades A-C
- Confident using Microsoft packages & the Internet
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst working with precision & a high level of attention to detail
- A confident communicator in person, via the phone & via email
- Excellent customer service skills across email & telephone
- Ability to work independently & have a pro-active entrepreneurial attitude
- The desire to improve on your own knowledge

The Company:
This company is the fastest growing print business in the UK. They are an established, yet rapidly expanding retailer and manufacturer of print and have achieved a Virgin Sunday Times Fast Track 100 ranking for 2 years running along with appearing in the '1000 companies to inspire Britain' LSE listings. Operating through many Brands, they target all sectors of the market from small & micro businesses to the largest FTSE 100 Companies. Through advanced production technology, the power of the Web &a clear vision of the future, they are revolutionising the Print industry and as part of their expansion they are now recruiting additional team members to join their business.