Sales Development Executive - entry level

Sales Development Executive - entry level.

Hitchin | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm | Full-time - Office based

We are working with an established Hitchin-based business who are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Sales Development Executive to join their busy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in sales. Full training will be provided, and there is an excellent opportunity to progress within the organisation into a Business Development Manager role.

You will be responsible for speaking with prospective clients, introducing the company and its services, identifying key decision-makers and generating new business opportunities by arranging appointments for the Business Development team.

Day-to-Day Duties

Making a high volume of outbound calls to prospective clients

Introducing the company and its services to potential new clients

Researching businesses and identifying key decision-makers

Speaking confidently and professionally with decision-makers and contacts

Handling gatekeepers professionally and effectively

Asking initial questions to understand a client's needs

Booking appointments for Business Development Managers

Following up on conversations via telephone, email and LinkedIn

Maintaining accurate records of calls, contacts and conversations

Consistently following up with prospective clients

Working towards agreed activity levels, appointment targets and team objectives

Passing more complex conversations to experienced colleagues where appropriate

Developing your knowledge of the company, its services and the wider sales processCandidate Specification

Our client is looking for someone who:

Is confident and comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls

Is prepared to make cold calls and enjoys starting conversations with new people

Communicates clearly and professionally

Has the resilience to move on positively to the next call

Brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the team

Is motivated by targets and takes pride in achieving results

Is keen to learn and develop their sales skills

Is interested in building a long-term career within the organisation

Lives locally to Hitchin

Is happy to work full-time in the officePrevious sales experience is not essential as full training will be provided. What matters most is your confidence, communication skills, resilience and willingness to learn.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Benefits

Bonus when targets are achieved

Free on-site parking

20 days holiday building up to 25 days after 5 years service.

Pension scheme

Full training and ongoing development

Excellent opportunity to progress into a Business Development Manager role

Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established organisationIf you are confident, motivated and enjoy speaking to new people, this could be an excellent opportunity to start and develop your career in sales.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...