This position’s primary function is new account acquisition, where you’ll grow revenue with an emphasis on new product sales to our customer base. This includes following up on inbound leads, prospecting, qualifying, solution selling, negotiation, and closing.

This position reports into the Commercial Sales Manager and will be based in our London Office. We’re looking for someone to join us immediately.

What you’ll do:

• Timely follow up and qualification of new prospects from Self sourced opportunities, inbound leads or customer requests generated by marketing

• Develop prospecting plans for territory development to build rapport and create opportunities

• Research accounts, identify key players, generate interest, and obtain business requirements

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date forecasts; provide sales management with reports on sales activities and projects as requested

• Pursue an increased knowledge of key competitors to communicate our value proposition to customers effectively

• Manage and maintain accurate leads, opportunities, and account information within Salesforce.com

• Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly targets

• Obtain repeat business, referrals, and references by applying an understanding of the unique requirements of your customers

• Networking, relationship building, cold calling, lead follow-up through emails, product demonstrations, and execution of service agreements    

What we’re looking for:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred

• 3+ years of demonstrated successful software sales, preferably B2B

• Experience using a consultative, solution-based sales methodology desired

• Proven record of success in an inside sales and or outside sales based selling model

• Proven ability to communicate effectively via telephone and email with customers

• Ability and resilience to work in a fast-paced sales environment

• Ability to develop trusted relationships

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and online collaboration tools

• Experience with CRM and opportunity management systems, preferably Salesforce.com

• Proven ability to build and manage pipeline and forecasting