Sales Executive – Graduate / Tech Sales

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

AppCheck, a cybersecurity company, is seeking driven and ambitious individuals to join their team as SaaS Sales Executives. Previous sales experience is not required, as the company offers comprehensive training. The role involves seeking new business opportunities through phone-based prospecting and LinkedIn, pitching the company’s product to IT and technology leaders, and booking demos and trials. The position offers a salary of £35-40K in the first year, with potential to earn £50-80K in subsequent years. The company also offers a supportive and fun work environment, rapid career progression, and the option to work from home.

Job Description:Earn £35-40K in your first year, including base salary and commission.
Some commercial or sales experience is helpful but it’s not required. As long as you have a strong sense of drive and ambition, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Build your career as a SaaS Sales Executive selling a best-in-class cyber security product in a high growth industry.
*About AppCheck:*
Cyber-attacks from malicious hackers are a huge risk for all businesses. AppCheck offers a SaaS-based vulnerability scanning product that lets companies fix security vulnerabilities in their websites, web apps, and cloud infrastructure, before hackers can find and exploit them.
We’ve enjoyed fantastic growth since our inception in 2014. Very few companies have managed to replicate the technology we offer; we are 1 of 4 companies globally. We also have capabilities that are years ahead of the competition and there is a huge demand so it’s an exciting time to join!
*Who We’re Looking for:*
While some sales or customer facing experience is helpful, more importantly we’re looking for people who are driven, ambitious, can think on their feet and have excellent people skills.
If you are articulate and inquisitive, along with having the desire to build a career in tech sales, this is an ideal opportunity for you.
We have a comprehensive training plan that we will tailor around you. We can also offer a supportive, positive, inspiring, and fun environment, with significant opportunities for career progression.
*The Day-to-Day Role:*
* Day to day, you’ll seek out new business opportunities via phone-based prospecting, as well as LinkedIn.
* You’ll speak with IT/technology leadership and Heads of Information Security to pitch our product, tell our story and book in demos/trials of our software.
* Commission is completely uncapped and based on every meeting that is booked and trial of the software that takes place, as well as receiving high levels of commission for any opportunities you generate that become a client.
*What’s In It For You:*
* Earn £35-40K OTE in your first year
* Earn £50-80K OTE in year 2-3+ (which includes significant salary increases)
* Structured training plan, tailored towards your style and strengths
* Rapid career progression (promotion within first year)
* Casual dress code
* Friendly, light-hearted company culture
* Supportive management team
* Team socials and nights out
* Great work-life balance (9:00-5:30 working hours, no after-hours work)
* Option to work from home 1-2 days per week
* Master the art of B2B sales, people influence, and commercial deal-making
* Join a fast-growing tech company, selling a best-in-class product in the booming cyber industry.
Please apply ASAP as interviews may commence before the closing date, and the vacancy may close early without prior warning.
As part of our commitment to information security and our ISO 27001 accreditation, please note that upon acceptance of an employment offer with AppCheck, you will undergo pre-employment checks including criminal record (DBS), employment & references as well as verification of Right to Work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: £23,500.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus scheme
* Commission pay
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Ability to Commute:
* Leeds (required)
Work Location: In personLocation: Leeds