sales representative Berkhamsted, England
Job description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Executive to join our growing team. This diverse role would be a great next step for a Sales Administrator or Sales Co-ordinator who is passionate about having their own account base, driving incremental sales and developing new product. Our ideal candidate is a self starter, creative, has a passion for sales, likes a challenge, is driven to succeed and likes being rewarded by growth.
Make Believe Ideas is a well-established children’s publishing company based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (30 minutes north of London with a direct train link to Euston).
Working at Make Believe Ideas is an opportunity to be part of an exciting story. We have grown year on year with an expanding market and team. The company prides itself on its family culture and we believe we are unique in the world of publishing with creative, innovative formats and our speed to market approach. Due to continued business growth we are looking to strengthen our successful team as we start our next exciting chapter!
JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to assume responsibility for some of MBI’s key customer accounts and drive new business opportunities. Reporting directly to the Business Development Director, the role will require hands on approach to prospecting new business opportunities and growing an existing account base.
Previous experience in a Sales environment with a background in Publishing is preferred, but not essential.
We offer excellent benefits including career development, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, discounted gym membership, substantial discounts on our books, subsidised food served in our on-site café, discounts to many high street and online stores and complimentary massages at our on-site wellness centre.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berkhamsted, HP4 2AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/08/2023
