Telesales Executive

Glasgow
5 months ago
Applications closed

Telesales Executive
Glasgow
£21,500 - £24,000

  • Do you strive to exceed targets to showcase your talent as a telesales professional?
  • Are you ambitious and energetic with the ability to develop connections quickly?
  • Do you want to work for a company that takes the time to celebrate successes and has an exceptional team culture?
    The Company:
    ER Recruitment are very excited to be working with our client based in Glasgow, who are achieving exceptional year on year growth in their industry and are now looking to grow and build their team with talented, vibrant Business Telesales Executives. This is a fantastic time to join a successfully growing company who have been awarded ‘Best Company to Work For’.
    Role & Responsibilities of the Telesales Executive:
  • Manage your own diary in generating new leads, appointments and referrals through day to day new business activity.
  • Actively making outbound calls to achieve scheduled sales opportunities with business owners and directors to promote the company’s services
  • Work with the Business Development Manager to generate a quarterly plan to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Achieve quarterly sales targets.
  • Accurately build, manage and maintain your sales pipeline.
    About You as the Telesales Executive:
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional B2B or B2C sales
  • A driver working in a fast paced, target-focussed high-energy and high-reward culture
  • Pro-active and not only self-motivated, but powered by stimulating others around you
  • Propelled by targets to reach and surpass
  • Outgoing personality who can build outstanding relationships with clients.
  • Strong communication and organisation skills are a must
  • Professional and intelligent approach to work
  • Good business sense with the ability to articulate yourself well
    Additional Benefits:
  • An uncapped bonus scheme that is not only realistic but also generous
  • 25 days’ holiday increasing to 27 days’ holiday after 2 years’ service & 28 days’ holiday after 5 years’ service, plus your birthday off as well!
  • Christmas Bonus after 2 years’ service
  • Profit Share
  • Private Medical Insurance after 5 years’ service
    This role could suit: Client Growth Specialist, Customer Engagement Representative, Outbound Sales, Sales Executive, Sales Representative, Telesales, Telesales Apprentice or Trainee Sales Consultant
    If you are interested in this position then we look forward to receiving your application, likewise, if we successfully place an individual based on your recommendation, you will receive a £100 voucher for a store of your choice.
    Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.
    While we aim to get back to all applicants if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
    We look forward to helping you in your career in these sectors, so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of other people who are currently looking for a new career in these sectors, please feel free to refer them to us.
    We look forward to hearing from you

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