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Ely
1 year ago
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Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm (Office Based)

Salary: up to £33,000 per annum + monthly bonus potential (OTE £40,000 per annum)

Benefits: 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increase in holiday entitlement for long period of service), private medical insurance, employee discount platform, online GP service and annual team building events.

Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover

This company is all about taking initiative. If you're a go-getter who doesn't wait for opportunities but creates them, you'll fit right in. The sales team is vibrant, motivated, and always up for a challenge. They believe in working hard and playing hard! We are looking for a Sales Executive who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly contribute to your own success and the success of the company.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

  • Seamlessly guide deals from initial quote to final sale

  • Maintaining and enhancing relationships with customers

  • Dive into a mix of inbound leads and proactive outbound strategies, including calls and emails, to unearth fresh sales prospects

  • Swiftly send qualified leads to the right Sales Account Manager

  • Hit your monthly targets and weekly engagement metrics

  • Continuously update and expand your prospect database within your assigned region, ensuring your CRM system reflects every advance

    What we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated success in fast-paced settings, exceeding KPIs

  • Skilled in managing high-volume call environments

  • Effective at communication and persuasion

  • Able to handle challenges and bounce back from setbacks

    So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

    If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

    INDPERM

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