Sales Executive

Job Title:

Sales Executive, Nature Careers

Location:

London, Hybrid Full time, Permanent About Springer Nature

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At Springer Nature, we recognise that great talent develops through many different paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long term growth in mind.

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Sales Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about delivering exceptional customer service and managing a high volume of customer interactions across Europe.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, commission structure, and bonuses. Comprehensive training and a collaborative environment support your growth, with opportunities for career advancement within the company. Engage with diverse customers, exceed sales targets, and gain insights into various industries.

If you're customer-focused, thrive in sales, and want to impact Europe's job market, join our team and play a crucial role in connecting job seekers and employers across Europe while advancing your career.

• Use Consultative Selling techniques to sell digital and print advertising solutions to scientific recruiters across Europe, identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate Nature Careers products and services.
• Drive results through a customer-focused sales approach by a strong focus on branded content, digital advertising solutions, and recruitment subscription packages.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts while proactively developing new business opportunities through effective prospecting, networking, and lead generation activities.
• Take an Action-Oriented approach to lead sourcing, cold calling, and sales outreach activities to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Build trusted client relationships through regular meetings and engagement with clients and agencies, applying Consultative Selling skills to understand advertising objectives and deliver tailored solutions.
• Demonstrate strong Product and Service Knowledge by creating clear, customised proposals incorporating relevant products from the Springer Nature portfolio of journals, websites, and advertising solutions.
• Apply effective Project Management skills to coordinate sales activities, manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, and ensure timely delivery of client requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activity within CRM systems, providing clear revenue reporting and sales forecasts to management on a weekly basis.
• Develop comprehensive market awareness through continuous research of competitor offerings, strengths, weaknesses, and market trends, leveraging Product and Service Knowledge to position Springer Nature solutions effectively.
• Attend exhibitions, career fairs, conferences, trade shows, and…