As a Graduate Sales Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our sales and business development activities. You will work closely with clients, prospects and internal teams to identify opportunities, generate leads and contribute to revenue growth.
This position is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident communicating with people and eager to develop professional sales skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the identification and qualification of prospective clients
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.
- Assist with lead generation activities through outbound calls, emails, networking and social media engagement.
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Schedule meetings and appointments for senior sales team members.
- Follow up with leads and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Support the preparation and delivery of sales proposals and presentations.
- Help achieve individual and team sales targets.
Client Relationship Management
- Develop a strong understanding of client needs and objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions within CRM systems.
- Support account management activities to ensure a positive client experience.
- Respond to client enquiries and provide information about Invcta's services.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for repeat business and account growth.
Sales Administration
- Update and maintain sales databases and CRM platforms.
- Prepare reports on sales activity, pipeline progress and lead generation performance.
- Support contract administration and proposal documentation.
- Ensure all sales records are accurate and up to date.
- Assist with sales forecasting and pipeline management activities.
Marketing & Events Support
- Collaborate with marketing colleagues to support lead generation campaigns.
- Assist with the promotion of events and networking opportunities.
- Represent Invcta at industry events, exhibitions and networking functions when required.
- Support post-event follow-up activities and lead conversion initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills Essential
- A degree (or expected degree completion) in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Management or a related discipline.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.
- A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good numerical and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, fundraising, events or business development through employment, internships, placements, volunteering or university projects.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- Ambitious and motivated by achieving goals.
- Confident speaking with clients and stakeholders.
- Professional, resilient and positive in their approach.
- Eager to learn and develop a successful career in sales.
- Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced business.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with uncapped performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive sales and professional development training.
- Structured career progression opportunities.
- Mentoring from experienced sales and business leaders.
- Opportunity to work with organisations across the technology and non-profit sectors.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave plus public holidays.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Regular team socials and company events.
- Modern Manchester office with excellent transport links.
- Opportunity to attend industry networking and business events.
Diversity & Inclusion
Invicta is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Pay: £25,500.00-£28,900.00 per year
Work Location: In person
