Business Development Advisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic Business Development Advisor to generate sales appointments by calling warm sales leads. You will be responsible for influencing existing or potential customers to book appointments. A successful telemarketer/ Telesales executive must be friendly and persuasive. You must be able to understand the customer’s requirements in a short time and present solutions that meet their needs. This is a part time role, hours to be confirmed – approximately 18 hours a week between Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (flexibility for the right candidate) Responsibilities * Calling warm sales leads * Use scripts to provide information about product’s features, prices etc. and present their benefits * Ask pertinent questions to understand the customer’s requirements * Persuade the customer to book an appointment * Go the “extra mile” to meet targets and facilitate future sales * Keep records of calls and record useful information Requirements and skills * Proven experience as telemarketer /telesales executive or similar sales/customer service role in a B2B environment * Proven track record of successfully meeting targets preferably over the phone * Working knowledge of relevant computer programs (e.g. CRM software) and telephone systems * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Skilled in negotiation * Persistent and results-oriented * Patient and able to handle customer rejection This role will suit candidates with business to business (B2B) sales experience, telesales, telemarketing, outbound calls and customer service experience