Sales / Business Development Consultant – SEO / Ppc

The team consists of expert digital account managers, specialising in SEO and PPC, as well as developers, designers, copywriters and social media marketing experts.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of direct sales experience in a marketing agency environment and a great interest in marketing and online media. As the position requires a pro-active approach to sourcing leads, experience with cold-calling is essential. The sales approach will be active but not aggressive and a polite and educated demeanour is a must.
Role:
The Sales / Account Executive will be responsible for driving sales in the field of Digital Marketing Services (SEO, PPC, Social Media, Brand reputation, Graphics & Web Design and Development). Support and direction will be provided but the position requires a pro-active approach to targeting potential clients from initial contact through to sale. The product is clear and defined in terms of what it delivers to the client’s online presence and the company has a strong track record in delivering results.
Duties:
Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ business needs and requirements
Acting as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets
Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations
Presenting the product or service in a clear and structured professional way
Creating detailed proposal documents
Gathering market and customer information
Recording sales and order information and entering data into CRM
Feeding future buying trends and opportunities back to the management team
Skills required:
The ability and desire to sell
Exceptional Account Management skills
The ability to establish strong relationships
Good Communications and excellent People skills
Microsoft Office with intermediate PowerPoint skills
Strong commercial awareness
Result oriented, motivated, resourceful and able to work independently
Nice to have:
A background in marketing
Cold-calling experience
Marketing Degree
We offer:
Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
Great career prospects in a growing team
Working on some of the UK’s most exciting brands