25 Oct
Salt
Greater London
Job description
Job Specification : Sales Support
Client : Leading Financial Services Company
Role : Sales Support
Contract : 12-month Contract (with the possibility of extensions)
Rate : £299 a day PAYE
Position Overview :
We are seeking a proactive and strategic Sales Support professional to join our dynamic team. This is a brand new role designed to enhance our sales operations and ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.
The ideal candidate will have excellent presentation skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to coordinate seamlessly across various departments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Face-to-Face Meetings : Assist in covering face-to-face meetings, ensuring high-quality interactions and outcomes.
- Presentation Skills : Deliver presentations as needed, supporting sales initiatives and complex account engagements.
- Planning & Recommendations : Provide strategic planning and recommendations to enhance sales efforts.
- Hospitality Coordination : Help coordinate hospitality arrangements for sales activities.
- Sales Support : Assist salespeople in connecting with the right prospects and follow up on outputs to drive results.
- Event Liaison : Work closely with the events team to ensure seamless coordination and execution of sales-related events.
- Trend Monitoring : Stay updated on industry trends to keep the sales team informed and competitive.
- Departmental Glue : Act as the central link between various departments, ensuring cohesive and effective operations.
- Elite Industry Knowledge : Ensure the sales team maintains elite industry knowledge and stays ahead of market developments.
Key Skills and Qualifications :
- Experience : 2-3 years in a similar sales support role,
preferably within the financial services or SaaS sector.
- Presentation Skills : Strong ability to present information clearly and effectively in various settings.
- Strategic Thinking : Ability to think strategically and provide valuable insights and recommendations.
- Entrepreneurial & Self-Starter : Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to initiate and drive projects independently.
- Coordination Skills : Excellent planning and coordination skills to manage hospitality and events effectively.
- Follow-Up & Liaison : Strong follow-up skills and the ability to liaise effectively with different teams and departments.
- Industry Knowledge : Deep understanding of industry trends and the ability to keep the sales team informed and ahead.
- Collaboration :
Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with the right people and act as the glue between departments.
Additional Information :
- This role involves attending and supporting complex accounts, providing crucial sales support and coordination.
- The successful candidate will ensure the sales team remains elite in their industry knowledge and competitive in the market.