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Edwards & Pearce
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire YO42, England
£28,000 - £40,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A local firm with 25 years of success is seeking a candidate for a sales role focused on maintaining profitability and developing products.
- The position requires a background in telephone sales and preferably advertising, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and be able to work under pressure to meet targets.
- The salary for this position is £28,000 base with an OTE of £40,000 in the first year, along with additional benefits including 23 days of holiday and a company health plan.
- Travel is required, so a full EU driving license is necessary, and a company car will be provided for business travel.
THE ROLE:
You'll be responsible for maintaining the profitability of the titles by hitting monthly targets, acquiring new businesses, and developing the products to ensure their full potential is reached.
Customer management, dealing with local businesses (both over the phone and in person), lead sourcing and product planning also form important parts of this challenging role - all the while ensuring you're offering a positive customer experience throughout.
Grow and develop our portfolio of local directories.
Lead sourcing to generate new customers and hit new business targets.
Managing the current new customer database efficiently and effectively.
Manage print products to ensure they hit targets and realise their full potential.
Maintain relationships with existing clients and current spend.
Suggest, develop and carry out actions to improve sales performance and identify new opportunities for increased revenue.
Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.
Maintain company customer services standards across the business.
ABOUT YOU:
Background in telephone sales and, preferably, advertising.
Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills.
The ability to accurately report opportunities, sales and results.
The ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
Solid business acumen and the ability to problem solve
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*Travel is required so a full EU driving licence is required, a company car is available for this travel.*
THE BENEFITS:
Salary: 28,000 base - OTE 40,000 yr1
23 days plus Bank Holidays (plus 1 day with each year of service up to 25 days total)
3 x 'Duvet Days' per year
Hybrid working available after probation
Company health plan
Flexible friendly company, great work/life balance
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.
