Graduate Sales - Account Executive

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual, to join the Inside Sales Team at Mintel, as an Account Executive. This team has always been a cornerstone of Mintel's sales success story, and a great starting point to developing a challenging and rewarding career in sales.

This role will see you join a dynamic team of highly motivated and determined individuals who are enthusiastic in every aspect of their role. Team members are expected to develop and manage their own sales pipeline as well as contribute to a monthly team sales target.

We'd love to hear from candidates who are upbeat, positive and friendly and most importantly at ease talking on the phone to senior decision-makers, asking questions to identify research needs, and advising clients on appropriate Mintel research solutions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Achieve daily activity and monthly sales targets
• Selling to customers across the UK
• Developing, growing and supporting all aspects of the business sales cycle
• Manage and track a high volume of telephone prospects
• Conduct presentations over the phone with Directors and CEO’s
• Penetrate new markets and cultivate sales leads
• Deliver accurate pipeline and forecasts to sales management
• Effectively utilise Mintel’s CRM system and leverage Mintel’s internal resources

Preferred candidates will be:

• Fluent in English
• Degree educated with a strong interest in Marketing and Sales
• Comfortable in a busy, outgoing environment
• Experienced in a telephone-based role
• Competitive and a team player
• Willing to take on board new ideas
• Energetic and naturally inquisitive

Why work at Mintel?

• We are fun - we most certainly work hard but we play hard too, ensuring your work/life balance stays well balanced
• We are a sociable bunch at Mintel -our flexible working environment means you get to meet more people quickly than you would in an average office
• We have stunning offices - escape from the cubicle life and join us in our innovative offices that promote collaboration and give you multiple workspace options
• We value career growth -Mintel believes that training is one of the most impactful ways to keep our employees engaged in their current role and prepared for future opportunities
• Our culture nurtures amazing talent and encourages creativity and autonomy -we aim to identify and retain the very best and brightest minds to help build and support our dynamic business

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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