Self-generate business opportunities and convert provided sales leads into customer appointments through to closing sales for payment card terminals and related merchant acquiring services;
Provide a first-class face-to-face service in the field, aligned to customer needs and acting as a trusted partner in a defined geographical region;
Arrange business meetings with prospective clients through self generated activities and sales leads provided;
Evaluate data and information about the prospect, build rapport and validate prospect current needs in relation to viva.com offerings;
Obtain referrals from existing client base and maximize reach;
Seek new sales opportunities through networking, digital prospection and customer/area canvassing;
Present products/services compellingly driven by understanding of market and product features/advantages;
Close sales and onboard customers to viva.com products/services;
Enter and update customer data and other useful information in the CRM system;
Undertake all relevant training and refresh training as relevant to role;
Promote team spirit and learn from colleagues;
Requirements
Expertise of B2B sales, selling solutions to SME retail and hospitality businiesses at mid – senior level management;
Track record of consistently achieving sales quotas in past positions;
A good understanding of information technology, particularly web-based applications;
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills;
Experience in working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems;
Outstanding negotiation / sales skills with proven closing ability;
Strong organizational and diary management skills;
Resilient and persistent, able to handle objections;
A results-driven approach and strong self-drive, along with the ability to work under pressure to achieve sales targets;
Motivated to succeed, both personally and financially;
A valid driving license and able to use your own vehicle for business purposes (expenses paid);
Excellent use of English.
Advantageous although not essential:
Previous experience in banking sector and Card Terminals;
Experience of demonstrating / selling technology driven solutions;
Understanding of financial products / services features and advantages.