Trainee Sales Representative
At a glance
Junior Account Executive role at DNA Payments. Watford · £50,000 OTE.
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What you'll do
- Complete product, compliance, systems and selling coursework before applying it in live field activity
- Build your assigned postcode territory by visiting SME businesses and making at least seventy-five daily door approaches when fully active
- Find merchant needs, recommend DNA Payments, EPOS and Zash products, and generate new business from your territory
- Keep CRM records and opportunity pipelines accurate while working toward self-generated sales and monthly revenue goals
- Guide customers from application through activation, coordinating internal teams to deliver and set up their products
What you bring
- A full UK driving licence and unrestricted permission to work in the United Kingdom
- You can use Microsoft Office and handle straightforward calculations such as working out one percent of a sum
- You are self-directed, dependable, punctual and willing to sustain daily field activity targets
- You handle rejection well, communicate confidently with business owners and respond constructively to coaching
Who this fits
This entry-level field role suits someone comfortable approaching SME owners face to face, working independently and travelling around an assigned Watford-area territory. You will complete a six-month academy, with promotion dependent on performance, activity, product knowledge, conduct, CRM accuracy, attendance and coachability. Daily morning and evening huddles, a driving licence and full UK work eligibility are required.
From the employer
As a Trainee Sales Representative, you will join the DNA Sales Academy and generate new business by visiting SME businesses within an assigned postcode area. This is a field-based, entry-level sales role combining structured training, coaching and live field activity.
Previous sales experience is not required. You must be self-motivated, resilient, reliable and comfortable approaching business owners face to face. Candidates who successfully complete the six-month academy and meet the required standards will graduate and be promoted to Business Development Consultant.
Key Responsibilities:During the academy, you will be responsible for:Complete all product, compliance, systems and sales training.
Manage and develop your assigned territory on a daily basis.
B2B cold calling (75+ door knocks daily once fully active).
Target SME businesses with annual card turnover of £50,000 - £7.5m.
Identify merchant needs and promote appropriate DNA Payments, EPOS and Zash solutions.
Efficiently manage your CRM and pipeline of opportunities to achieve expected conversions.
Work towards 1 self-generated sales a day (20 per average working month)
Target clients with monthly £50+ net revenue to achieve monthly targets.
Successfully complete customer applications and support customers through to live and transacting.
Work with internal teams to process, deliver and set up products, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
Apply coaching and feedback and demonstrate continued improvement.
Maintain the required standards for attendance, punctuality, activity, administration and professional conduct.
Be present on daily huddle calls both in the morning and in the evening.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in the field.
Resilient and comfortable with rejection.
Coachable and willing to apply feedback.
Reliable, punctual and prepared.
Strong work ethic and willingness to meet daily activity targets.
Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Honest, professional and able to represent DNA Payments appropriately.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs
Ability to perform simple maths calculations – i.e 1% of £100.
Graduation at month six is based on performance, activity, product knowledge, conduct, CRM accuracy, attendance and coachability. Graduation is not automatic.
Successful graduates will be promoted to Business Development Consultant, with further progression to Business Development Manager and Senior Business Development Manager available based on performance.
What’s in it for you?25 days holiday per year
Private Medical
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Access to self-learning platform - Bookboon
Income Protection
Workplace Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Clear career progression through the DNA Sales Academy
Realistic first year OTE of £50,000.
Incentive: Generous, uncapped scheme based on a revenue share modelDriving Licence is Essential for this roleFull eligibility to work in the UKNot this one either?
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