Junior Sales / Business Development Executive Bristol, Somerset £22k - £25k (p.a)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sales/Business Development Executive to join our fast growing company based in Nailsea. The main function of this role is to develop someone with a passion and drive for sales!

The successful applicant will receive support and guidance from the Sales Manager and experienced team to ensure they develop into a Senior Sales Executive within 12 months.

The key responsibilities of the Graduate Business Development Executive are:

• Drive business sales
• To identify and target prospective new customers and develop sales of into all appropriate channels and verticals, as well as when directed, to existing customers
• Telephone sales role managing a portfolio via both cold calling and converting warm leads
• Management of sales opportunities over the phone, with a focus on managing the sales relationship, commercials etc
• Follow through account opportunities to close on the telephone or through face to face meetings, customer presentations, tender responses etc
• Maintain regular contact with accounts, both via written and verbal communication methods, ensuring that knowledge of the accounts within the company are up to date
• Updating CRM Systems and ERP System
• Attend events and shows when applicable
• Match approach with service sales

The successful candidate will have:

• Be of Graduate calibre
• Knowledge of sales processes
• The ability and desire to sell
• Have a willingness to learn
• A confident and determined approach
• Be resilient and have the ability to cope with rejection
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Have GCSE's in Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Language graduates are desirable but not essential