Sales Executive

Based in London

About Huddle

Recognized as one of Europe's premier tech start-ups, Huddle was ranked fourth in the 2010 Tech Media Invest 100 and topped the 2010 Startups 100 list. The company was also named Best Enterprise/B2B Startup (EMEA) by TechCrunch in 2009.

An online collaboration application for businesses, Huddle makes sharing information, managing projects and connecting with the right people simple. The company counts employees at Fortune 500 Companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and national, state and local governments amongst its active users. Customers include Disney, Kia Motors, HTC and AKQA.

The opportunity

As a member of the sales team, you will be expected to lead the way in delivering new business revenue in to the business. You will spend a lot of time using your accumulated experience to generate new sales leads through a mixture of cold calling, following up marketing campaigns, following up inbound enquiries and working with existing clients to both grow their accounts and find referrals.

Make no mistake; finding and closing new business is the key focus for this role. Your sales approach will ensure the customer is put first and you will be relentless in understanding the needs of our potential clients. You will be adaptable and flexible enough to utilise multiple sales approaches to close a deal. You will have the opportunity to contribute to wider company strategy and your entrepreneurial spirit will help you drive into new areas limited only by your hard work and inspiration.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish yourself as a future sales leader within the business. As the sales team grows and expands to new geographies there will be excellent opportunities to further your career, combined with an exceptional rewards package that includes up to 15% gross commission on all sales generated, team bonus, company benefits and stock options after 6 months.

What we are looking for

Ambassadors for our business. People that think for themselves, provide solutions not problems, speak their mind, have opinions backed up with experience, passion, commitment and a relentless focus on creating the future.

Required experience
  • A track record of selling software solutions (SaaS) over the phone and face to face
  • At least 2 years sales experience with demonstrative sales targets achieved
  • Demonstrable, consistent, over-achievement of those targets
  • Formal sales training
  • An innate hunger for personal and company success combined with a great personality
  • Solid understanding of web, enterprise, and SaaS technologies
About you
  • Your goal will be to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and share in the excitement of growing a global online business
  • You will thrive under pressure
  • Passion, drive and sense of humour are not optional
  • Individual who thinks for themselves
  • Provide solutions not problems
  • Relentless focus on assigned daily tasks
To apply

Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you are the right person for this job to jobs@huddle.com.