Business Development / Sales Consultant

Business Development / Sales Consultant

Location: New Huddersfield, Leeds (LS2) , LS2 View map Salary: Unspecified Excellent Salary Package with strong OTE. Date posted: 31/05/2012 10:00 Job type:Permanent Company: Axcess Merchant Services Contact: Nick Fox Ref: Totaljobs/AxBDM12 Job ID: 53736141

The company Axcess Merchant Services are a leading independent UK based ISO offering merchant accounts to a wide range of clients across the UK and into Europe. Axcess have a focus on delivering more of what a merchant needs from a bank and a solution that fits their requirements. By having a wide range of banking partners we are able to find that ideal solution for a merchant rather than selling a one suit fits all proposition.

The role Based from our modern offices next to Leeds University the successful candidate will work with our sales team in generating, responding to and closing requests and applications for merchant accounts from mainly UK business. Whilst you will be provided with leads the individual will also be responsible for creating leads through outbound work. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, articulate and enthusiastic individual who would like to work for a rapidly developing and expanding business in Leeds. The role does involve travel and key areas of responsibility will include:

Contracting merchants from both inbound and outbound activity.Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with merchants.Developing a pipeline of merchant interest and prospects.Ensuring that our internal database and systems are kept up to date.Delivering a level of service that creates a significant difference from that given by the mainstream banks.Delivering solutions to both merchants and our banking partners.

Key skills/Experience Previous knowledge, experience and successful record in sales is a must have for this opportunity. Experience in financial services and more specifically card acquiring/merchant account sales is required:

A minimum of 3 years sales experience.Ideally a background in merchant services/card acquiring.Strong communication skills with a belief in delivering the highest level of support and service to customers/merchants.The ability to work using their own initiative and a desire to learn.A good team player with a can do attitude.A knowledge of the CNP (Cardholder Not Present Market)Driving license.

Additional information The salary/package is negotiable and will be commensurate with the candidates knowledge, ability and previous experience. We also offer a number of staff benefits including generous holiday allowance, subsidised gym membership and we actively support continued personal and career development. As expected, we work in modern offices and with a relaxed environment but with a team of people dedicated to taking the business far.If you are looking for an exciting opportunity with a company firmly set on developing significantly over the coming years, then this could be an exciting role for the right person.

When applying for the role please ensure you provide your CV with a covering letter stating why you would be the right person for the position and what your salary expectations are.