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Job Title: New Business Sales Executive – Durham
Reporting to: Durham Managing Director
Role Overview
The New Business Sales Executive is responsible for proactively identifying, targeting, and acquiring new business opportunities. This role is highly target-driven and focused on building a strong sales pipeline through outbound activity and closing new deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and generate new leads via cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, and networking.
- Identify decision-makers and build relationships with potential clients.
- Qualify leads and convert them into sales opportunities.
- Deliver sales pitches, presentations, and product demonstrations.
- Negotiate terms and close new business deals.
- Maintain an active and accurate pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Collaborate with marketing for lead generation campaigns.
- Stay informed on market trends and competitor offerings.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong cold‑calling and outbound sales skills.
- Resilience and persistence (comfortable with rejection).
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
- Highly self‑motivated and target‑driven.
- Strong negotiation and closing ability.
- Ability to quickly build rapport with prospects.
- Time management and pipeline discipline.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a new business / hunter sales role.
- Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience in B2B sales (often preferred).
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools.
- Degree not always essential; results matter more.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of outbound calls/emails per week.
- New leads generated.
- Meetings booked.
- Conversion rate (lead → customer).
- Revenue from new business.
- Pipeline value and activity levels.
Salary
- £35,000 – £50,000 base.
- Commission structure (OTE £55k-£65k).
Company: Anonymous
Location: North East
Job Description:
Job Title: New Business Sales Executive – Durham
Reporting to: Durham Managing Director
Role Overview
The New Business Sales Executive is responsible for proactively identifying, targeting, and acquiring new business opportunities. This role is highly target-driven and focused on building a strong sales pipeline through outbound activity and closing new deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and generate new leads via cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, and networking.
- Identify decision-makers and build relationships with potential clients.
- Qualify leads and convert them into sales opportunities.
- Deliver sales pitches, presentations, and product demonstrations.
- Negotiate terms and close new business deals.
- Maintain an active and accurate pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Collaborate with marketing for lead generation campaigns.
- Stay informed on market trends and competitor offerings.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong cold‑calling and outbound sales skills.
- Resilience and persistence (comfortable with rejection).
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
- Highly self‑motivated and target‑driven.
- Strong negotiation and closing ability.
- Ability to quickly build rapport with prospects.
- Time management and pipeline discipline.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a new business / hunter sales role.
- Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience in B2B sales (often preferred).
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tools.
- Degree not always essential; results matter more.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of outbound calls/emails per week.
- New leads generated.
- Meetings booked.
- Conversion rate (lead → customer).
- Revenue from new business.
- Pipeline value and activity levels.
Salary
- £35,000 – £50,000 base.
- Commission structure (OTE £55k-£65k).
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Posted: May 3rd, 2026