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Graduate Sales AssociateSector - LegalLocation - Taunton, SomersetSalary - £27,500 + Commission (£40k OTE)Job Type - Permanent, Sales, GraduateStart Date - ASAPAmazing opportunity to join a dynamic team based in Taunton (Somerset) and seeking motivated individuals to help match clients with the right experts. The CompanyVC backed, tech enabled firm that is currently undergoing a rapid period of growth as they seek to disrupt their market. Their goal is to help provide direct access to the best legal advice in a fast and cost-effective way. As part of their rapid growth they are seeking ambitious individuals with an interest in law and the legal sector, and enjoy solving problems and dealing with customers.The Role and ResponsibilitiesYou will be fielding leads over telephone, email or live chat from members of the public seeking legal advice or representation. Your job will be to gain an understanding of their needs and to quickly match them with the appropriate legal professional, and where possible convert the lead to a successful introduction. You will:Log each lead in the CRM Triaging leads to gauge viability based on their core services and either:- accepting the lead, recording details (e.g., area of law and instruction-type) in the bespoke case management system, confirming availability of suitable professional and progressing to quote and, hopefully, conversion- disqualifying the lead in CRM and signposting to other more appropriate servicesBeing available to the client throughout the quoting and conversion process to field any queries and provide additional information where necessary to achieve conversionCollaborating with both internal (e.g., marketing, technology) and external stakeholders (e.g., solicitors, chambers and marketing partners) to define and achieve growth objectives and raise brand awareness through networkingSkills and knowledge required:
A graduate with a 2.1 or above. Suitable for a law graduate but also graduates from other disciplines who has an interest in the law, sales and customer service.Ideally experience of working in a fast-paced consumer-facing teamExcellent customer service skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of attention to detail and commitment to qualityAbility to prioritize, plan and organize workloads in a busy working environmentCreative and innovative problem-solvingExcellent interpersonal skills and team-player mentalityProfessional, empathetic and patient telephone mannerCompetent IT skills (primarily Microsoft Office)
