Sales & Business Development Executive

Sales and Business Development Executive
Job type: Hybrid/Full time
Salary: £26K (DOE)
Reporting into: Marketing Manager
Location: Hertfordshire, office based with 2 days per week hybrid working

At Honcho we pride ourselves on our supportive and agile culture. The team have developed close bonds, whether they work remotely or in the office, thanks to our frequent check-ins and regular team get-togethers. This also contributes to ensuring our client offering is fully connected and delivers the best possible results.

All our team are empowered to make suggestions that will deliver success for our clients, or improve the agency as a whole. We work with a range of well known and respected brands in industries including Finance, Automotive, Beauty, Haircare, Energy and Home Interiors.

As Sales and Business Executive at Honchō, you will play a crucial role in growing our new business pipeline. You will work closely with our Marketing Manager to plan new initiatives to attract new clients, build relationships with prospects and meet monthly targets.

Responsibilities:
Build relationships with prospects to establish rapport and help convert to new clients
Meeting or exceeding sales KPIs
Planning new initiatives and working with Marketing Manager to attract new business
Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities
Helping with pipeline development and management
Help in identification and contacting potential new clients using phone, email or LinkedIn to gauge interest and plan meetings
Maintenance of CRM system and lead records
Attending conferences and industry events

Requirements:
Experience in sales or related field
Ability to multitask
Positive and professional attitude
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team
Keen eye for detail
Confidence with networking and making phone calls
Proficient with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience using HubSpot is a bonus

Benefits:
Our mission is to build an inclusive and happy team where individuals feel supported as they grow and progress both professionally and personally. Our culture is based on collaboration where everyone is encouraged to speak up and all voices are heard. We want you to enjoy your time working at Honcho, so as well as providing a fun, flexible and supportive working environment, these are just some of the other benefits we offer all employees:

30 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
Birthday day off
Early finish on a Friday & summer working hours
Free yearly eye test
2 days paid charity volunteering
Free Honchō Merchandise
Critical Life Cover
Idyllic offices (with onsite swimming pool & tennis courts)
Regular Company Socials
Paid Sick Pay (grows with service)
Free therapy/counselling sessions
Christmas Eve & NYE off
Bright Exchange (gives all employees access to discounts and deals from other companies that use the platform)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid Working