Sales Manager

Acolyte Group
Manchester
1 year ago
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About the Company:


Acolyte is aStrategic Talent Intelligence businessthat leverages data-driven solutions to transform recruitment processes and help organisations fill even the most challenging roles. Services focus on providing insights into talent markets, identifying and resolving recruitment challenges, and optimising workforce planning. Key offerings includeDigital Headhunting, Talent Diagnostics, and Talent Intelligence, which integrate artificial intelligence to streamline hiring and improve placement success rates.



Requirements:


  • Experienced (6 + years) in B2B solutions sales (recruitment, data, software solutions transformation)
  • Command a good understanding of existing HR/Recruitment technologies as well as experience with data capture, storage and visualisation technologies.
  • A proven results-orientated sales professional with a demonstrable ability to independently sell and drive new revenue
  • A customer-centric individual, who can quickly determine customer needs to provide solutions that add value
  • Display strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, understand their needs and present products or services persuasively
  • A team player who can work with the internal delivery teams, assisting with the right inputs to create compelling proposals
  • A skilled negotiator, mediating terms, prices, and contracts in order to close deals and maximize revenue opportunities
  • A motivated and resilient individual who can address challenges and work proactively to meet or exceed goals.
  • A self-starter –able to learn quickly and develop a solid understanding of Acolyte’s services and solutions
  • Proficient and disciplined in using sales tools, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and other relevant technology

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