****PREVIOUS SALES EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL****

An expanding software company that has established cloud solutions being used in the NHS as well as developing bespoke apps is looking for a Sales Administrator to join their team in Ashford, Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in sales particularly within the software industry, and for someone who wants to work within a young and innovative company. The role is varied and offers vast opportunities to develop skills within a sales environment and be involved in all aspects of the sales cycle. Full training is provided.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Finding Prospects by Cold Calling (public sector)
• Generating leads and building strong client relationships
• Building a pipeline of potential customers
• A level of account management.
• Nurturing and maintaining existing clients
• Answering incoming calls and enquiries.
• Assisting with all administration and supporting the Business Development Manager.
• Updating a CRM System
• Learning how to remotely demonstrate the core software products to prospective clients via web-ex (full training will be given)
• Assisting and drafting Marketing activities.
• Management of the complete end to end sales process, providing relevant technical information.
• Dealing with support issues

Skills and experience:

• Self-driven, friendly, polite with a positive outlook
• Mature individual who can work well under their own initiative but also can be a valuable part of a team.
• Excellent telephone manner
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.
• Comfortable in dealing with senior company executives.
• Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.