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Edwards & Pearce
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 5 days
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU7 0BE, England
£26,364 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- A market leader in the holiday sector is seeking a Business Development Associate to join their sales team due to continued growth.
- The role involves telesales, needs analysis, sales presentations, appointment setting, and lead generation, while managing the sales pipeline and customer database.
- Candidates must have previous experience in telesales or a Sales/Business Development role, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- The position offers a salary of £26,364 and requires strong time management, organizational skills, and a customer-centric approach.
- Benefits include a pension scheme, onsite parking, 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and opportunities for progression and personal development.
THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Directors and focusing on business development in new target markets, your responsibilities will be varied and include:
The role contains an element of telesales - making outbound calls to initiate contact with potential customers and introduce the company.
Needs analysis - Identify customer requirements thoroughly and current pain points to tailor our solutions accordingly.
Sales Presentation - explain value propositions - product features, pricing and benefits to potential customers.
Set appointments with potential customers.
Building relationships - establish rapport with potential customers and maintain ongoing communications.
Lead generation - proactively identify and qualify potential customers using a variety of methods.
Sales Pipeline management - Recording/tracking sales activities and leads.
Ability to close deals - negotiate on pricing, addressing objections, removing barriers.
Following up of all enquiries in a timely manner.
Maintain the customer database.
General administration duties.
THE CANDIDATE:
Previous experience in telesales or a Sales/Business Development role is essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You'll be communicating with a range of business and attention to detail is key.
Strong phone presence and ability to engage with prospects over the phone.
Be able to handle objections and overcome challenges.
Be results driven and resilient with strong time management and organisational skills.
You will be a team player, with a customer centric ethos.
Have advanced IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 07:45am - 4:15pm,
Fridays 07:45am - 3:15pm
Full time Office based
BENEFITS:
Salary: 26,364
Pension scheme
Onsite parking
24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays plus birthday
Friendly working environment
Progression and personal development available
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
