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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.
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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!
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OTE Salary band: £100k +
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