Hello! We are Giftstarr, providers of gift cards to shopping centres all over the world. Last year we supplied over 1 MILLION gift cards to clients across Europe, and this year we have even bigger plans.
We're looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Junior Sales Executive to join our expanding shopping centre gift card team.
The opportunity:
As a Junior Sales Executive, you will play an important role in driving the growth and expansion of our innovative gift card program across the UK. You will be responsible for identifying and engaging high-profile shopping centres, crafting compelling proposals, and negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships.
This is a highly dynamic role with a lot of UK travel that offers great opportunities for personal and professional development. It would be ideally suited for someone with a couple of years of sales experience, looking to move into their next exciting role.
Your key responsibilities:
- Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and research potential shopping centre partners across the UK
- Relationship Building: Develop and cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers within target shopping centres
- Presentation and Negotiation: Deliver professional and persuasive presentations, showcasing Giftstarr's value proposition and securing new partnerships
- Travel and Client Relationship Management: Frequent travel throughout the UK to maintain existing relationships and build new ones
Requirements
You must live in, and have the right to work, in the UK.
Ideally, you will also be:
- Based near our Newcastle office, or be able to travel there a couple of times a month
- Happy to travel all over the country to meet our fantastic customers: a full UK driving licence and car is required, mileage will be reimbursed
- A couple of years of experience in B2B sales would be ideal
- Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences
- Have the ability to build lasting relationships with partners
- Independent and highly self-motivated, with a proactive approach
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Fluency in English is required, additional European languages a plus
Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- All mileage, travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses will be covered
- All the tech and office equipment you need to perform your job
- Training and development opportunities to hone your skills and advance your career, alongside a supportive team
- A dynamic and friendly work environment within a growing and successful company
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth and success of our program, and be rewarded for your success
- Exciting travel opportunities across the UK
- As you grow, the opportunity to expand your role to manage sales staff and travel across Europe
To apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating your suitability for this role. Join us and become a key player in revolutionising the shopping experience.
Please note: This role requires frequent travel and the ability to work independently. We are seeking highly motivated and ambitious individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to Giftstarr's success.
You'll be working with and for people with decades of experience in the industry so it's a huge opportunity to grow and learn, but we also hope that you'll be able to hit the ground running.
We can't wait to hear from you!