Our client are a high performing team, the driving force behind a fast growth business with a supportive culture and sprinklings of fun. In 2017, they launched a unique event that brought well known retailers together to launch their products on mass. It was a revolutionary concept to support the retail industry and capitalise on the most profitable times of year. They’ve since gone on to launch a number of additional and hugely popular events, and most recently a PR agency arm.
A bit about the opportunity…
This is a fantastic graduate opportunity to learn everything about running a business, winning business and a solid foundation for developing transferable skills for life.
It’s well suited to ambitious individuals desiring high earnings (OTE Year 1 £40,000+) with the added opportunity to learn about the different areas in a growing business!
You’ll also benefit from an uncapped commission structure and performance bonus; fast track career progression opportunities; full training (learning about sales, marketing and entrepreneurship); amazing culture with a passionate entrepreneurial and collaborative team; Social events; Hybrid working; Pension scheme.
What you’ll be doing day to day…
New Business Development
*Driving growth of the business by generating leads through 8-10 calls a day and closing business, working to set targets and KPIs
*Managing objections and negotiating
*Attending other retail industry exhibitions to meet and find new relevant clients
*Following processes to support your sales outreach
Account Management
*Account Management of your clients, building & maintaining long term relationships
*Accountable for collating marketing assets from brands and sharing information / following event processes for brand communication
*Ongoing Google Reviews from happy clients
Marketing
*Action the marketing plan to ensure a constant stream of leads
*Annual analysis of competitors with quarterly reviews
*Management and updating of the website
*Developing partnerships with brands where mutual benefit can be offered
Sales Support
*Managing and updating the CRM data system and master spreadsheets with leads and contact information
*General business support to the wider team including administrative tasks such as data collation, research and feedback surveys
*Learning & continual improvement of skills, bringing new ideas into the organisation
*Sending contracts & invoices to clients
*Developing and updating systems & processes for the business
*Updating sales and marketing materials & review each quarter & follow up email templates
A bit about who we’re looking for…
We’re recruiting for an ambitious individual to join our team who is well educated, articulate and confident. The successful candidate will be an A-Player, self- starter, hungry for commission and fast tracking their career.
Desired Skills & Expertise
*Confident communicating on the telephone and face to face
*Self-motivated with lots of energy & enthusiasm to hit targets and make money
*Degree level education & fluency in English
*Excellent attention to detail and grammatical skills
*Passionate about developments in retail, events, PR & media
*Confident, competitive & fast learner
*Desire to embark upon a career in sales and marketing
*Excellent organisation, punctuality and time management skills
*Strong time management skills
Position: Sales & Marketing Executive
Salary: £26,000 - 28,000 plus uncapped commission and additional annual performance bonus
Location: Central London (Hybrid working)