Senior Sales Officer recruitment
My client is looking for an enthusiastic individual with a real desire to business develop their UK operation. You will receive the backing of a multinational operation though the onus will be on you to utilise your UK contacts to help increase business. The position comes with a good base package and the opportunity to earn substantial commission.
This role involves a number of important responsibilities including:
- Developing and executing the business plan including identifying new sales opportunities and applications of outsourcing products and services for a specific market (mainly in the field of Finance and Administration, Accounting and Reporting and Fiduciary and Legal Services).
- Demonstrating ambition and commercial drive in order to achieve the sales, revenue and collection targets and other goals by firm commercial management, communication and team work.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders both inside and outside the business;
- Ability to quickly gain a thorough understanding of the products and services available;
- Distributing existing and new marketing materials, products and services to existing and new clients.
- Maintain the internal systems to ensure leads are followed up and potential sales tracked;
- Deliver executive-level business reviews on day-to-day sales activities and market developments (trends, needs, competitors, etc.) for future improvement of the BPO Unit’s business;
- Ability to operate to high standard SLAs;
- Acts as liaison between clients and production offices in order to achieve enhanced process management;
- Represent the company at networking functions, seminars, and other industry-related events;
- Maintains and develops the corporate image and reputation.
With a role of this nature the following person profile would be an ideal fit:
- A number of years experience in a business development / sales capacity in the professional services industry;
- Possess strong expertise in Financial Accounting Services;
- Strongly commercially oriented and sales driven;
- Willingness to travel frequently to meet business needs and fulfil new and existing sales opportunities;
- Fluency in English (Spanish, German or French would also be an advantage);
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships;
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed;
- Ability to work alone and as part of a globally based team.
If this opportunity sounds like it may be of interest then please e-mail your CV stating your salary expectations and notice period to Neil Piper at neil@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk.
For further information on the role please give Neil a call on +44 (0) 131 225 8030.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, unsuccessful applicants will not be notified. However your details may be kept on file should a more suitable opportunity arise in the future.