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Sales Associate

This role is responsible for generating new sales leads, progressing online leads, prospecting new customers, and driving outbound sales activities to expand our client base and increase revenue. This role also involves creating, implementing, and following up on targeted marketing campaigns within our existing customer base to boost sales, improve conversion rates, and attract new clients.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Identify and generate new business leads through research, networking, and outreach.
  • Prospect and engage potential customers, presenting our materials solutions and products effectively.
  • Conduct outbound sales activities, including calls, emails, and meetings, to develop new business opportunities.
  • Provide selected customers with accurate quotations and convert them to order.
  • Design, launch, and track marketing campaigns aimed at increasing sales to existing customers.
  • Follow up on campaign results, analyse performance, and optimise strategies for higher conversion and customer acquisition.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and campaign outcomes.

Benefits

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Person Requirements

  • Educated to degree level
  • Proven experience in sales and marketing, preferably within the materials industry.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organisational and analytical abilities
  • Familiarity with Salesforce CRM systems and digital marketing tools.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365.
  • French and/or German language skills highly desirable.
GF - undergraduate summer internship and graduate role

Quick Info

  • Materials Science & Engineering
  • Graduate / Junior Level
  • One vacancy
  • £25,000 + Commission Scheme →
  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • ASAP

Employer

Goodfellow is a globally respected supplier of advanced materials, specialising in metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites used in cutting-edge research and product development. We serve the academic, industrial, and scientific innovation communities across the globe.

Application Process

Apply by sending in your up-to-date CV and a cover letter highlighting your interest in the role, company and why Goodfellow should pick you.

* We advise you to apply early

* Student Employment Services are acting as an agent on behalf of their client Goodfellow to source candidates for this role.

Commission Scheme Details

1. Pays - £50 / £100 per generated sales Lead that is converted to one of the following order types:
- Re-activated Lapsed Customer
- Existing Customer - new product
- New Customer

2. Payment determined by order value:
- <£5k GBP pays £50
- =>£5k GBP pays £100

3. Uncapped - realistic earning potential of £1000 - £2000 per Quarter

4. Paid quarterly

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Benefits

• 22 days Annual Leave rising to 25 days
• Flexible working arrangements, where applicable, to support work-life balance
• Enjoy company-funded private healthcare, giving you peace of mind and access to quality care. Please note that employees are responsible for any applicable tax
• Generous company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future
• Comprehensive protection with Critical Illness and Life Assurance cover, giving you and your loved one’s peace of mind
• Company Sick Pay scheme available, inclusive of Statutory Sick Pay, to support you during periods of illness
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities, where applicable, including training and support for qualifications
• Onsite car parking and complimentary refreshments
• Plus a programme of social events during the year

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