Sales Executive (FTC)

Sales Executive (FTC)

Location: The City, City (EC4) , EC4 View map Salary: From 20,000 to 25,000 per annum + commission structure Date posted: 04/04/2012 14:33 Job type:Contract Company: Wimdu Contact: Kat Pummell Ref: Totaljobs/SalesExec Job ID: 53286679

About Us

Wimdu is an exciting new enterprise located in the heart of the City. Having recently received $ 90 million of capital investment from Rocket Internet, Wimdu is set to become Europes leading marketplace for the rental of private accommodation. Rockets other successes have included Groupon, eDarling, Zalando and Glossybox. Wimdu UK is looking to hire an enthusiastic, performance-driven Sales Executive to be a part of our fast-growing business.

Your Role
Working within an experienced Sales team, you will:

-acquire of new hosts in the fields of real estate and tourism in the UK and globally (via phone, email and on location, where necessary)

-be target-driven to source and acquire new hosts, explain contractual terms and close deals

-represent and build the brand via close contact with new and existing hosts, laying the foundations for strong working relationshipsto contribute toward the business development strategy

-develop Wimdus UK and international markets

-embrace additional responsibilities as directed by the Managing Director

About you

Ideally, you will have studied for a Business-related degree, or you will have a passion for travel and online businesses that sets you apart from the rest!

We are looking for someone who has:

-two years upwards of (telephone) sales experience, preferably with a background in the real estate or tourism industry

-excellent negotiation skills and a proven record of reaching high targets

-strong communication skills, a convincing and positive approach with a passion for the brand

-an open, flexible approach to work, with a desire to succeed; you are a self-starter who is quick to identify new challenges and opportunities

-experience of in working under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

-an excellent level of spoken and written English

-confidence when using MS Office, experience of using a CRM is advantageous

The offer

-a chance to participate in a new enterprise with an increasingly global reach

-a friendly and supportive team with a high performance culture

-competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme