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Sales Executive

Certain Advantage·Manchester·Posted 3 weeks ago
💰 0-0k GBP/year👑 Executive
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Job description

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Sales Executive Certain Advantage is hiring for Temp Sales Executives based in Manchester city centre. The role is on an ongoing temp basis and requires candidates who can commit to at least 3 month's work, possibly longer. If you are a confident Sales Executive who likes a team environment and is driven by a target-based environment - this is the role for you! Great rate of pay and a fantastic central location. The Company We’re ...
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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Sales ExperienceTarget AchievementTeam Working3 Month Commitment
Nice-to-have
CRM SystemsB2B SalesTelesales Experience
Soft skills
ConfidenceTeam CollaborationDriveResilienceCommunicationPersuasion
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Application advice

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⭐ Highlight your target achievement percentages prominently as this role is explicitly target-driven

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📊 Quantify your sales results: 'Exceeded monthly targets by 15% for 8 consecutive months'

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🌐 Emphasise your ability to work in team environments as the advert specifically mentions this

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🎯 Show commitment to longer-term assignments as they want minimum 3 months dedication

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🤝 Demonstrate confidence in your sales approach as they specifically seek confident candidates

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  • Exceeded monthly sales targets by 18% across 6 consecutive months while working in a 12-person sales team
  • Generated £45,000 in new business revenue through targeted cold calling and lead qualification activities
  • Completed 4-month temporary sales assignment, achieving 112% of quarterly target in final month

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Certain Advantage's temp Sales Executive position in Manchester perfectly aligns with my target-driven approach and proven track record in team-based sales environments. My experience in achieving sales targets and thriving in temporary assignments makes me an ideal candidate for this ongoing role.

My background in sales has equipped me with the confidence and resilience needed to excel in target-based environments while contributing effectively to team success.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Which CRM systems have you used in previous sales roles?
  • How do you track and manage your sales pipeline?
  • What methods do you use for lead generation?
  • How do you handle objections during sales calls?
  • What's your approach to cold calling?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you exceeded your sales targets
  • Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a sales team
  • How do you handle rejection in sales?
  • Give an example of when you had to adapt your sales approach
  • Tell me about a challenging customer you converted into a sale
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STAR answer examples

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Tell me about a time you exceeded your sales targets

In my previous role at a telecommunications company, I was tasked with achieving £25,000 monthly revenue targets. The situation was challenging as we were entering a competitive Q4 period. I developed a systematic approach, making 40 cold calls daily and following up with warm prospects within 24 hours. I also collaborated closely with our 8-person team to share successful techniques. As a result, I achieved £31,200 in sales that month, exceeding my target by 25% and helping our team achieve the highest quarterly performance in company history.
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Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a sales team

During a 6-month contract role, our sales team of 10 was struggling to meet collective targets due to poor lead quality. I took initiative to organise weekly team meetings where we shared successful call scripts and prospect qualification techniques. I also created a shared spreadsheet tracking our daily activities and results. Through this collaborative approach, we improved our conversion rate from 12% to 18% within 4 weeks, and the team exceeded quarterly targets by £15,000. This experience reinforced my belief in the power of teamwork in sales environments.

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