Sales Executive

Aldershot
1 month ago
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Sales Executive

We’re looking for a motivated Local Sales Executive to drive revenue from local businesses, to join our client’s successful and growing Sales team.
Enjoy the opportunity to earn uncapped commission, rewarding your hard work and success with limitless earning potential.

  • Based in Aldershot
  • £18,000 - £25,000 (DOE) + uncapped commission (average of £5k - £7.5k annually)
  • Hybrid 1 day (after probation)
  • Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 5:30pm
    Benefits:
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year up to 25 days)
  • Pension
  • Training
  • Onsite parking
  • Uncapped commission & bonus
  • Company events
  • Yearly ski trip
  • Subsidised gym membership
    Job Description:
  • Achieve and surpass individual sales targets.
  • Secure new business from local advertisers while maintaining and expanding existing client relationships.
  • Support company objectives by promoting the full range of products and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
  • Consistently meet daily targets for high-quality outbound calls.
  • Schedule and conduct the required number of in-person meetings.
  • Build strong, lasting relationships with Marketing Managers and business owners in the local community.
  • Engage actively in sales meetings and contribute to team initiatives.
  • Foster strong internal collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Maintain accurate and timely administrative records in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Represent the company with professionalism and integrity at all times.
    Person Specification:
  • Dynamic and driven with a 'sales-oriented’ mindset and a positive, energetic approach.
  • Passionate about media, marketing, and communications, with the ability to sell innovative concepts and solutions.
  • Confident communicator, both over the phone and in face-to-face interactions.
  • Self-motivated, professional, and proactive with a strong drive to succeed.
  • Friendly and approachable, skilled at building lasting relationships.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a strategic, forward-thinking mindset.
  • A balanced 'hunter-farmer’ approach—proficient in securing new business and managing client accounts.
  • Sales experience is a plus but not required.
    Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!
    Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
    By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.
    Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

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