Sales Development Executive
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Sales Development Executive to become the first point of contact for prospective customers and play a key role in turning initial interest into genuine sales opportunities. Working alongside a strong Marketing function, you will engage with a consistent flow of inbound leads, build relationships with prospective customers, understand their business needs and challenges, ask insightful questions and identify opportunities.
Salary: up to £30,000 basic + annual bonus +benefits Location: near Fleet, office based
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with people, uncovering business needs and working in a target-driven environment, with the ambition to build a successful career in B2B tech sales. You will be responsible for qualifying inbound leads, developing new opportunities and supporting the wider Sales Team in building a healthy and high-quality pipeline.
You will:
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Promptly contact and engage with marketing-generated leads.
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Build rapport and establish strong relationships with prospective customers.
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Ask effective questions to understand business challenges, requirements and buying needs.
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Qualify opportunities against agreed criteria and identify genuine sales potential.
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Understand customers requirements and identify appropriate solutions.
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Create high-quality sales opportunities for the wider Sales Team.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM.
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Record customer interactions, requirements, next steps and opportunity information accurately.
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Work closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure high-quality opportunities are effectively handed over.
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Provide feedback to Marketing on lead quality and customer requirements.
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Proactively identify and engage new prospects within target sectors.
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Develop your knowledge and the challenges faced by businesses within the industry.
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Consistently work towards agreed activity, pipeline and opportunity targets.
About you:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience in sales, business development, customer service or another client-facing role
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The ability to build rapport quickly and communicate confidently with prospects.
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Strong listening and questioning skills.
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A genuine interest in understanding customer needs and solving problems.
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Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
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Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
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A disciplined approach to CRM and pipeline management.
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Motivation to achieve and exceed targets.
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Resilience and persistence when engaging with prospects.
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The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider sales team.
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Ambition to develop a long-term career within B2B sales.
What s on Offer?
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your sales career. You can expect
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25 days annual leave as standard, with options to increase days
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Company-wide bonus scheme
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Enhanced Pension scheme
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Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
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Death in Service (4x salary)
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Free Parking.
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Café, Gym and Restaurant on-site.
If the above opportunity sounds like a great role for you do not hesitate and apply today
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