Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Hastings, East Sussex (Office Based with travel required to surrounding areas)
Salary: £23,400 per annum plus bonuses (OTE of circa £28K in year one)
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08.30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday
The Company:
Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.
We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.
The Role:
Are you ready to dive into a thrilling sales role and change the world one recycling bin at a time?
As our Junior Sales team member, you’ll be winning over new clients and showing them why Recorra is the smart, sustainable and obvious choice for their recycling and waste management needs.
You’ll be making cold calls and reaching out to clients from diverse sectors, setting up appointments, meeting clients in person, conducting industry research and attend events. Plus, you’ll be a key player in turbocharging our recycling partnerships within Business Improvement Districts, helping us turn even more businesses into recycling champions!
We’re on the hunt for a confident, charismatic go-getter who can effortlessly communicate with anyone. If you’re up for the challenge, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and grow professionally while enjoying the sweet reward of uncapped bonuses as you bring in new business.
Ready to make a difference and grow with us?
Responsibilities:
- Working in partnership with the Commercial team to win new clients from inbound enquiries
- Working closely with the BID team to ensure full saturation of businesses who are members of Business Improvement Districts
- Making appointments and preparing quotations and advising on additional services
- Report activity within CRM
Location:
This is an office-based role and although you will be based primarily at our depot in St Leonards-on-Sea. You will also be required to travel to our other operational sites in Lancing and visit customers in the surrounding areas. Travel expenses will be paid.
About you:
Please note that travel is required for this role; therefore, a full, valid driving license and access to your own car are required.
- Full, valid UK driving licence with access to your own car (travel costs will be reimbursed)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to adapt your approach and style to appeal to a range of people
- Great listening skills with the aptitude to understand and take on board the issues potential customers face and present them with the correct solution
- A real hunger to build a career
- Confidence when meeting new people and forming relationships
- Ability to be highly autonomous and self-motivated with a genuine passion to aim high and achieve the best results
- Knowledge of CRM preferable
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite, with advanced knowledge of excel being a bonus
Benefits:
- 22 days’ annual leave (increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service) plus bank holidays
- Employee pension scheme
- Dedicated individual training budget
- Travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan
- Charity volunteering opportunities and social activities
- Free on-site parking (operational sites only)
- Dog friendly offices!
Please Note:
Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Sales Person, Telesales Executive, Telesales, B2B, Sales Development, B2B Sales Executive, Direct Sales, Account Manager, Internal Sales Person, New Business Executive, Key Sales, BDM, Account Management, Lead Generation, Business Development Executive, Client Services may also be considered for this role.
