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Searching for a Financial sales job? Then look no further. Here is a useful guide to what you can expect on your job search, the requirements of the sales role and what to expect in your brand new job.
Firstly, make sure you are registered on the website, signed up to the appropriate email alerts, and uploaded your CV so that potential employers can find and headhunt you!
Remember, you can tailor your job search to find the best results and realistic opportunities for yourself with the filters along the left hand side of the website - select and find sales jobs in your area, matching your salary and choose type of contract. Keep drilling down further to get jobs matching the criteria that you want and move closer to finding your dream job from the best sales only niche job board.
So, what could I actually be doing?
Depending on the sector and the company, roles do vary but main duties could include
Co-ordinating sales projects
Account management
Administration work
After sales support
Organising and attending events
Helping with research and design
Identify new markets to explore
Review sales staff performance
Keep on top of KPI
Negotiate large deals and close deals
Telephone sales
Lets talk money
Promotions occur less regularly in this sector, work hard and meet targets and the big money could be yours! there is always the possibility of commission based bonus payments often sales roles having uncapped OTE, company cars and added incentives.
Starting roles and sales executives roughly: £15,000 - £25,000
3-5 years experience roughly and middle manager roles £25,000 - £40,000
Senior sales director and higher levels roughly £40,000 - £80.000 +
Commission …. you decide.
Progression in this industry is very possible with the usual ladder looking something like becoming a sales apprentice, sales executive, sales manager, sales director, senior sales director
Sounds great, but is this position the right fit for me?
Below are some the key aspects employers look out for
Enthusiastic
Good organisational skills
Ability to prioritise tasks
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
IT and computer skills
Target driven and strong determination to be successful and earn commission
Flexible approach to your work and working hours.
Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Self motivated and driven
Resilient and able to cope with possible setbacks
Now, ready to start your search? take a look at the fantastic opportunities for employment we have below. dont forget to add your CV to our database to increase the possibility of an employer headhunting you!
A strong brand name in the e-learning and development space is looking for a new Regional Sales Manager to lead and drive their UK & European team.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales leader from within the sector to truly make an impact on the future of the overall company.Client DetailsOur client has a strong brand within the e-learning & development sector. With b...
Director of Wholesale – Northamptonshire - 60-65k + car allowance + bonus and benefits Are you looking for an exciting senior level Director of Wholesale role with the chance to move into a managing director role in the future?As Director or Wholesale you will be an inspirational leader of a team of account managers, with proven financial management and commercials skills that you ha...
London
OTE Salary band: £100k +
A rapidly growing bespoke consultancy firm specialising in Change Management for Bank the Banking sector is looking for a new Director of Business Development to join their team in London.Client DetailsDirector of Business Development - Change Management, Banking The firm is a niche consultancy firm that specialises in providing change management solutions to the Banking Sector in the UK.Descri...
Membership association recruiting for a Senior Head of Sponsorship to come in on an interim basis. Competitive day rateClient DetailsThey are a small team with a fairly flat structure but a fast moving organisation with free access to board. They have a flexible environment meaning you can work from home or their two London offices. You will have support from the whole team who are used to havi...
As Head of Sales, you will be supporting the implementation of the agency's growth strategy and goals. You will be responsible for the whole process from qualifying and nurturing inbound and outbound leads, taking them through the qualification process, proposal stage, alongside pitching and closing the deal, which would then be handed over to the Search team to manage the client. The Job Invo...
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OTE Salary band: £100k +
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East Anglia, East Midlands, London, Essex, Nottinghamshire
OTE Salary band: £40k - £50k
Title: Area Sales Manager Package: £35-45k Basic + Bonus + Car + Benefits Role: Responsible for selling their full range of Insulation Products to Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Architects, Fit out Contractors Via Distributors and Builders Merchants. Person: Must have sold Building products to Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Architects, Distributors or Builders Merchants and must have an und...
Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant required Remuneration: Typical earnings £60k+ (SELF EMPLOYED ROLE) Are you looking for a new direction in your career or additional services to add to your existing business? Our client is actively recruiting for a Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant. They are an organisation of experienced busines...
Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant required Remuneration: Typical earnings £60k+ (SELF EMPLOYED ROLE) Are you looking for a new direction in your career or additional services to add to your existing business? Our client is actively recruiting for a Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant. They are an organisation of experienced busines...
Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant required Remuneration: Typical earnings £60k+ (SELF EMPLOYED ROLE) Are you looking for a new direction in your career or additional services to add to your existing business? Our client is actively recruiting for a Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant. They are an organisation of experienced busines...
Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant required Remuneration: Typical earnings £60k+ (SELF EMPLOYED ROLE) Are you looking for a new direction in your career or additional services to add to your existing business? Our client is actively recruiting for a Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant. They are an organisation of experienced busines...
Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant required Remuneration: Typical earnings £60k+ (SELF EMPLOYED ROLE) Are you looking for a new direction in your career or additional services to add to your existing business? Our client is actively recruiting for a Business Consultant / Business Advisor / Management Consultant. They are an organisation of experienced busines...
Parker Young has been engaged by a fantastic consumer services business to identify a board level Commercial Director position. Our client is a unique, rapidly growing business who operate in the online performance market sector, generating customers through affiliate and customer generation service provision. They use bespoke digital advertising and customer generation methods to provide their...
East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, South East, South West
OTE Salary band: £80k - £90k
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Milton Keynes
OTE Salary band: £25k - £30k
Job Title: Commercial Coordinator Location: Cranfield, BedfordshireSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full Time, PermanentThe CompanyThey have led the field of fluid engineering since 1947. From modelling and testing the interfaces between Victorian and 21st century water tunnels on the Thames Tideway project, to developing market-leading water jetting tools that make nuclear decommissioning safer, t...
