Telephone Account Representative - Leeds

Telephone Account Representative - Leeds

Location: Leeds , West Yorkshire Salary: 18500 per annum + Uncapped OTE Date posted: 02/05/2012 18:02 Job type:Permanent Company: Thomson Local Contact: Thomson Local Ref: Totaljobs/OHTHO00693 Job ID: 53426624

About Us
thomsonlocal.com is one of the UK's leading media sales companies, providing businesses with both print and online advertising solutions. With its head office in Farnborough, Hampshire, thomsonlocal.com is an Investors in People Champion, employs over 600 employees across our regional sales offices throughout the UK.

Job Description
Due to continued expansion, exciting opportunities have arisen for committed Telephone Account Representatives to join our new telecentre in Leeds. You'll be working within a large team of telesales people in a fun but focused environment. Your goal will be to sell print and online advertising solutions from the complete thomsonlocal.com portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities
You will be expected to make over 100 cold calls per day using our database of contacts so it is essential that you enjoy being on the phone and have a confident telephone manner. You will be working to strict deadlines in a target driven and pressurized environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your sales career further. We provide excellent training and career progression.

The Individual
*Highly motivated*Committed*Excellent communication skills both written and verbal*Active listening*Articulate, numerate and literate*Ability to plan and organise effectively*Negotiation skills*Resilience

Salary & Benefits
*Competitive Salaries + uncapped OTE*Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period*20 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday*Excellent training and career progression