Checkatrade
Commercial & Operations
SalesAssociate
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Sales Associate at Checkatrade. Skills: Sales, Client relationships, Revenue generation. Respond to inbound leads. Understand customer needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Turn conversations into partnerships; Convert warm leads; Hit sales targets
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in inbound sales, Experience in direct sales, Experience in account management, Track record of hitting sales targets, Confidence handling objections, Confidence moving deals forward, Written communication, Verbal communication, Experience using Salesforce, Experience using similar CRM
Nice to Have
Ticking every box
What You'll Do.
Respond to inbound leads
Understand customer needs
Show how Checkatrade helps
Explain value of Checkatrade
Manage full sales cycle
Keep activity up to date
Keep pipeline up to date
Share insights from conversations
Spot competitor activity
Work with internal teams
Ensure new members start smoothly
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with internal teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
As our next Sales Associate, you’ll be on the front line of our growth. You’ll engage with trade businesses who are already interested in joining Checkatrade, build rapport fast, and turn conversations into long-term partnerships. This isn’t cold calling - it’s about converting warm leads into real impact. Forget long lists, here’s what you’ll actually spend your time on: - Responding quickly to inbound leads by phone and email. No delays, no missed opportunities. - Understanding what customers need and showing how Checkatrade can help their business grow. - Explaining the value of Checkatrade clearly and handling objections with confidence. - Managing the full sales cycle, from first conversation through to closing the deal. - Keeping your activity and pipeline up to date in Salesforce. - Sharing insights from customer conversations to help spot trends, opportunities and competitor activity. - Working with internal teams to make sure new members get off to a smooth start. It’s not about ticking every box. It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on. You’ll do well here if you bring: - Experience in inbound sales, direct sales or account management. - A track record of consistently hitting sales targets. - Resilience and determination in a fast-moving sales environment. - Confidence handling objections and moving deals forward. - Strong written and verbal communication that builds trust quickly. - A proactive, curious mindset and interest in how markets move. - Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM tool. We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s just a taste: - Competitive salary + commission - Health, well-being and learning support - Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme - Birthday/Special day leave - Buy & sell holiday scheme - 1 week’s paid charity leave and much more! How we’ll get to know each other: - Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners - 1st stage interview with our Head of Sales SME and Associate Ma
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