Sales Executive | Job in Leicestershire

As a Sales Executive in the East Midlands, you will possess a combination of technical skills, soft skills, and industry knowledge to drive sales growth, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to the success of our company. The following sections outline the essential and desirable skills for this role.

• Sales Techniques: You will need a deep understanding of consultative selling techniques, including needs analysis, solution presentation, and closing sales. Experience with various sales methodologies such as SPIN Selling or Solution Selling is highly desirable.

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: Proficiency in using CRM systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho to manage customer interactions, track sales activities, and analyze performance metrics is essential.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for engaging with customers, negotiating deals, and presenting product information effectively.

• Time Management & Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and maintain a well-organized workflow is essential in this fast-paced role.

• Target Setting and Achievement: Proven ability to set sales targets and consistently achieve or exceed them through strategic planning, goal setting, and persistence.

• Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of our products and services, along with the ability to explain their benefits to potential customers effectively is essential.

• Networking & Prospecting: Experience in generating leads through networking, cold calling, or other prospecting methods will be beneficial.

• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to navigate complex sales situations and close deals that benefit both the customer and our company.

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the East Midlands market and its specific business needs, as well as knowledge of relevant industry trends and competitors, will enable you to develop effective sales strategies.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to changes in products, markets, or sales tactics is essential for staying competitive in a fast-changing environment.

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments, will help drive overall company success.