account executive London, England
Job description
£22-24k + 10k OTE commission
Sunday is an independently owned content marketing and sales agency. We work for world-class clients to deliver commercial success and create effective and award-winning content.
Are you looking for an opportunity to help launch a career in sales, working as part of an experienced and supportive team?
We are looking for a Sales Executive to join our highly successful commercial team, working on the account of a globally recognised professional body in the built environment. Part of a tight-knit team, you will be responsible for advertising sales on an industry leading jobs board that connects professionals with employers.
Day to day, you will be working with a wide range of companies across the property and construction sector, helping them to fulfil their recruitment objectives and attract top talent within the industry.
What will you be doing?
- Generate new business leads and converting them into sales
- Maximising revenue from inbound sales opportunities
- Renewing and managing existing accounts
- Identifying upsell opportunities with existing accounts
- Negotiating contracts and closing sales
- Providing insight and advice to customers to maximise performance
- Working to achieve personal and team targets
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends
Who would suit this role?
This role would be ideally suited to a recent graduate looking to begin a career in sales or someone with transferable skills that they can bring from another entry-level role. Previous sales experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training will be provided to ensure that you hit the ground running.
What skills to you need?
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Excellent organisation
- Ability to forward plan to achieve targets and objectives
- Quick to take on board and implement new skills and training
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
Where will you be working?
We are currently operating a hybrid working model, which encourages a mix of office and remote working. This will typically involve 2 days of remote working per week on Mondays and Fridays, with the remainder spent at our newly-refurbished office in Southwark. Days in the office may vary based on the requirements of the role.
Who are Sunday?
- Sunday started out in 2005 and we are an independently owned content marketing and sales agency
- Our first love was customer magazines. We now love websites, emails and social just as much
- We work for world-class clients to deliver commercial success and create effective and award-winning content
- There are over 50 of us, all highly experienced and passionate
- Everything we do is beautifully crafted and brilliantly effective
What's in it for you?
- 25 days holiday (after qualifying period)
- Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
- Life assurance (after qualifying period)
- Travel loan (after qualifying period)
- High Interest Account (after qualifying period)
- Childcare vouchers (after qualifying period)
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
