Trainee Field Sales Executive

Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Remuneration: £15,000 Basic (£18-20k OTE in first year)

Our client is a dynamic, market leader within their industry. The office you would be based in has a small friendly, growing team who are seeking an ambitious trainee field sales business developer. FULL PRODUCT AND SALES TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED, AND THERE WILL BE NO TARGETS IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS, although you will earn commission from DAY ONE! The people are lovely to work with and they have a professional but relaxed environment in a pleasant office environment.

In the first year you should expect to earn realistic On Target Earnings (OTE) of between £18-20k, but after this the earning potential is significantly greater.

Essential Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Proactive, flexible approach to work
• Research/Data mining to identify new customer prospects
• Be willing to make cold telephone calls
• Be willing to visit new business prospects for business meetings
• Must be very committed to the job from day one.
• Resilient personality, and the ability to brush off negative responses without taking it personally.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Previous experience of Insurance, Taxi or Car Rental/Sales sectors is preferred, but not essential.
• Previous Sales experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to use track changes, and/or other comparison software as appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be passionate about the service you are selling and promote it actively at all times.
• Ability to maintain a professional and discrete attitude when dealing with issues of a sensitive and strictly confidential nature.
• Must be a driver but use of company car is provided

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Attend weekly sales meetings
• Research new business opportunities
• Make Cold Sales Calls
• Attend client and New Business Visits/Meetings
• Building client relationships to ensure continuing ongoing business moving forward
• Hit or exceed targets after 6 month training period has finished.

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for the role and wish to apply, please submit your CV online or contact Emma at Search Consultancy on[please apply by clicking on the blue button on this web page]