Sales Executive in Warrington

At WorkNest, our 800+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, strengthen performance and protect what matters most. We combine smart technology with real human expertise to provide clear, practical guidance across people management, health and safety, compliance and cyber and data security. What truly sets us apart is how we work - our clients see us as an extension of their team.

Over the last 24 months, we've experienced exceptional growth, expanding into global markets through the acquisition of several leading business services groups. This momentum continues as we grow both in the UK and internationally. As the world of B2B Marketing and Sales evolves in a post-COVID world, this role continues our expansion in the direct selling of WorkNest services to segments of our target market that do not require field sales engagement.

Building on the foundations of proven success through 2023, we believe there is significant opportunity to scale our success through this sales channel, and the role holder is fundamental to this. The Inside Sales Executive is responsible for actively contacting marketing generated enquiries and engaged leads to maximise revenue generation through sales of WorkNest products and services over the phone.

Responsibilities:

• Qualify leads from marketing campaigns through a mix of phone, email and social communications.
• Convert opportunities to closed won revenue in a style that reflects the WorkNest brand values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and inclusion.
• Possess a strong understanding of the different WorkNest propositions; introduce appropriate products and services to reflect the needs of the prospect.
• Proactively manage your pipeline opportunities, diligently updating our Salesforce CRM to ensure performance and therefore revenue is maximised.
• Configure pricing, proposals and contracts to multiple prospects using our Salesforce CRM.
• Comply with all WorkNest reporting, admin and sales processes and procedures.
• Achieve daily, weekly and monthly activity and sales targets set out by the business.

Experience:

• Previous inside sales experience would be ideal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Organised, methodical and process driven.
• IT literacy covering Salesforce and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience of working in sales or telesales with a proven successful track record, running your own team, territory or sector, with specific experience of ‘getting past the gate keeper’.
• B2B experience with senior decision makers, via outbound sales initiatives.

Apart from technical skills, you will need:

• Passion and enthusiasm for engaging with people.
• Good time management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Confidence to be a self-starter and an analytical thinker but with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to combine the demands of hitting personal targets whilst working collaboratively within a team environment.

Other responsibilities:

• Take active responsibility for your own career development and performance.
• Act in accordance with WorkNest's values and behaviours.
• Have Integrity, demonstrate Teamwork, be Excellent and Inclusive.
• Stop. Collaborate and Listen.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by their manager or a senior leader.

WorkNest Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day with each full year's service up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing talks and classes.
• Free online yoga and breath work classes.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Health Cash plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Up to £15 per month fitness subsidence.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after 3 months service.
• Birthday Day off.
• VITO Days — up to 2 days per holiday year paid volunteering.
• Free Will writing service.
• EAP & Wellbeing services.

Please note that this is a UK-based hybrid role, with the office located in Warrington. The successful candidate will be required to work from the office two days per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in driving our commercial success. As a Sales Executive, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, identify and convert new business opportunities, manage your pipeline and directly contribute to revenue growth.

We’re looking for someone who is target-driven, commercially focused and motivated by winning new business. If you thrive in a sales environment, enjoy building relationships and are hungry to achieve results, we want to hear from you.

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level and make a real impact, apply today and join our growing team.