Business Development Associate / Sales Manager

We are a fast-growing event organizer that works with international pharmaceutical companies. We are looking for someone who is excited about sales, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and is eager to learn and progress quickly.
Tasks
You will be responsible for researching and generating leads, as well as meeting sales goals. Duties will include telephone sales, as well as negotiating contracts with potential clients. You will be assigned a group of existing and new clients, with whom you will work to invite pharmaceutical companies to attend life sciences partnering events.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be prepared to work for a private, dynamic, and multicultural company. You will be expected to understand the sales process and have superb interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a sales role is an advantage, but we will provide full and comprehensive in-house training.
Duties
Understanding and promoting an event conference program and partnering meetings (product)
Generating leads using all available resources
Answering clients’ questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability
Meeting or exceeding sales goals
Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients
Maintaining company's historical database in a timely and accurate manner
Preparing weekly reports
Attending the company events (occasional international travel)
Conducting competition analysis
Providing support, where needed of the overall business
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, languages, economics, or related field
Organised, self-motivated and able/willing to work (work permit is a must)
Experience in sales is a bonus
Fluency in English, additional languages are a bonus
Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with
customers
A commitment to excellent customer service
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
Benefits
Additional information
22K plus Commissions (up to 36K OTE)
22 days of annual leave
Workplace Pension scheme
Comprehensive in-house training
please send your CV & a paragraph outlining your ambitions
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