143097 - Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

Location: London, UK
Length: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £10.48 - £12.55
Hours: 40 hours per week

Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a talented and driven Business Development Representative to join their New Seller Recruitment Team, focusing on engaging with leads in the UK market and setting up follow-up meetings with the leads for our account managers. This role is crucial in initiating contact with potential sellers and facilitating their integration into Amazon's
marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Engagement: Proactively reach out to and engage with potential leads in the UK market.
• Meeting Coordination: Set up follow-up meetings between leads and account managers to discuss opportunities and next steps.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with leads to ensure a positive experience and smooth
transition to account managers.
• Support Account Managers: Provide relevant information and context to account managers to help them close deals and
onboard new sellers.
• Optional: Market Research: Conduct research to identify potential leads and understand market trends.

Skills & Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in sales or business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in retail or technology/eCommerce businesses.
• Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce.com.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct market research.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and lead generation.

Top 3 must-have skills

• Cold calling & Interpersonal skills (Advanced)
• Negotiation & Persuasion (Intermediate)
• Organisational skills/CRM management (basic)