Sales Marketing Executive

URGENT ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Marketing Executive to join our family-owned, expanding Sportswear and Corporate Apparel business. This intermediate sales position is ideal for individuals looking to further develop and enhance their career in sales, playing a crucial role in driving our business forward. The successful candidate will assist in developing sales strategies, lead generation, competitor analysis, researching, and engaging with potential clients both face-to-face and remotely, contributing to the overall success of the sales department.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and analyse potential sales opportunities, nurturing potential customers through digital and hard copy research, email, social media, local press, and telephone.
• Engage with interested clients through various communication channels.
• Support our small sales team by maintaining accurate records of client interactions and updating databases with relevant information.
• Collaborate with team members to develop effective sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Build product knowledge, learn and understand USPs, and improve sales techniques.
• Build relationships with new and interested clients.

Qualifications

• A strong desire to pursue or further develop a career in sales, with a proactive attitude towards learning and development.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess market trends and client needs effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients quickly.
• A team player who can work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment while also being self-motivated.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company events
• Private medical insurance
• Occasional overseas travel for client visits if of interest

Ideal Candidate

• Valid driving license
• Minimum of 6 months' experience in sales, business development, or account management
• Sports enthusiast
• Former student/graduate from university or college looking to further develop a sales career or an individual with previous experience in sales
• Previous experience in sales or a related field is beneficial
• Lives within a 75-mile radius of the company office

Ideal Characteristics

• Native-level English speaker
• Positive and excited to further develop or enhance a successful sales career
• Tenacious, hardworking, and personable
• Enthusiastic about generating sales leads
• Self-motivated and driven
• Technology-first attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Competitive with a hunter mindset
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving abilities
• Growth mindset
• Eager learner
• Coachable
• Ability to build relationships quickly
• Presentable
• Customer-centric
• Understanding of business