Sales & Marketing Associate
RAM Peripherals Ltd
Salary: £27,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Full-time | London
About RAM Peripherals
RAM Peripherals is a leading UK technology supplier specialising in 3D printing, label printing, consumables and technical support.
We work with a range of manufacturers and technology brands to supply products to businesses, resellers, retailers and end users across the UK. Alongside product sales, we provide technical support, repairs and servicing.
We are now looking for a Sales & Marketing Associate to join our growing team and play an important role in developing our sales and marketing activity.
This is a hands-on commercial role for someone who wants to take ownership, develop their skills and make a measurable contribution to the growth of the business.
The Role
This position has a strong focus on generating new business and developing existing customers.
You will work across both sales and marketing, identifying new opportunities, contacting prospective customers, managing leads and supporting campaigns that generate measurable commercial results.
The successful candidate will be expected to become increasingly independent in managing their own pipeline and campaigns, with clear targets and regular reviews.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Identify and research prospective B2B customers across relevant industries
- Generate new sales opportunities through outbound calling, email, LinkedIn and other channels
- Follow up inbound enquiries and marketing-generated leads
- Maintain and develop an active sales pipeline within our CRM
- Make outbound sales calls and confidently communicate with prospective customers
- Understand customer requirements and identify appropriate products and solutions
- Prepare quotations and follow opportunities through to completion
- Develop existing customer relationships and identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities and sales activity
- Work closely with the technical and operations teams to ensure customers receive the right solution
- Meet agreed sales, pipeline and activity targets
Marketing
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns across email, social media (including Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook)
- Manage and improve product content across our website and e-commerce channels; ensuring product descriptions, specifications, imagery and pricing are kept up to date
- Support SEO activity and identify opportunities to improve website visibility and conversion
- Assist with Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Merchant Centre and other digital marketing tools
- Create and manage targeted email campaigns
- Monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve ROI
- Research competitors, markets and potential new customer sectors
- Identify relevant trade shows, exhibitions, networking events and other opportunities to generate leads
- Support the launch and marketing of new products and brands
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
We provide product training as part of the role. What is most important is your ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively and turn opportunities into sales.
You should have:
- Previous experience in sales, marketing, business development or a similar commercial role
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confidence speaking to customers and making outbound calls
- A proactive approach to generating new business
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience using CRM or sales management systems
- A strong understanding of digital marketing and social media
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a small team
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Technology or hardware sales
- HubSpot or similar CRM systems
- Trade shows and exhibitions
- Selling through resellers or distribution channels
What We Offer
- £27,000 starting salary
- Performance-related bonus linked to agreed targets
- A varied role covering both sales and marketing
- The opportunity to work with leading technology brands
- Product and industry training
- Significant opportunity to develop your career within a growing business
- The opportunity to directly influence the growth of the company
Career Development
This role is designed for someone who wants to progress.
As the business grows, there will be opportunities to take greater responsibility for key accounts, sales channels, marketing campaigns, product categories and potentially manage other members of the sales and marketing team.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be someone who sees an opportunity and acts on it, is comfortable picking up the phone to a potential customer, enjoys understanding what makes a customer buy and wants their performance to be measured by the results they achieve.
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in sales, business development or marketing, and what was your most recent role?
- This role involves regular outbound calling to prospective B2B customers. How comfortable are you with cold calling, and can you give an example of when you have generated business through outbound prospecting?
- Tell us about a sales target or KPI you have previously been responsible for. What was the target, and what results did you achieve?
- Which CRM, marketing and sales tools have you used? Please list any experience you have with platforms such as HubSpot, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, LinkedIn or e-commerce platforms.
- Why are you interested in a role that combines sales and marketing, and what do you think you could bring to a small, growing technology business like RAM Peripherals?
Work Location: In person
