Trusted as a recruitment partner to some of the most prestigious companies, we have recently engaged in exclusive conversations to recruit sales people for Linked Finance, an exciting Fintech start up based in the heart of Dublin city centre.

Let us take away some of the stress of securing a new job. We have all you need to know to support your application. We have an in depth understanding of these roles and our client. Upon getting in contact with us we will tell you all about the role, the company, the culture, your career path, as well as discussing salary expectations and remuneration.

 So what’s on offer and what exactly are we looking for?

We have a number of Graduate Sales jobs, perfect for recent graduates or those with 1-2 years sales experience. These roles will suit ambitious, bright, communicative, driven individuals. Those who are strong influencers will excel in this role.

So do you fit the bill? Are you ready to begin your career in a fast paced, results driven environment? Call us now and tell us why sales is for you and how you will prove your value in this exciting new role!

Jamie Goulding is our client’s recruitment advisor. Call him now on 01 6618740 or email you CV to jamie@executiveconnections.ie and he will get the ball rolling for you. We look forward to supporting and advising you through your application, mentoring you through each step of the process.

We have also developed the video below, giving you more information on the kind of candidates we want to speak to. Take a look and get in touch today!

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There is undoubtedly a huge amount of roles out there for skilled Software Account Executives and Account Managers, BUT, the very best Account Executives and Account Managers are all looking for roles in the same select few companies (and we all know which companies they are!). I have met hundreds of these candidates – they know they are good and I do too.  While it is my job to dig for information if candidates don’t articulate it right away – this should not be the case when faced with a hiring manager in a progressive tech company. This information should be on the tip of your tongue, prepared and ready to impress your potential employer from the off.

With this in mind I have laid out below the key information you should have ready for your next tech sales interview.

Sale Type

This will be very important depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. If you are interviewing for a role with a new business focus be sure to be able to tell the employer what percentage of your current role is new business acquisition. Also be able to explain your process, step by step, for bringing a new client to the business. Similarly for roles with a focus on Account Management, be able to explain how you retain and grow business.

Sales Cycle

You should be able to explain how long a deal will take from first contact to close. Highlight shortest, longest and average sales cycle. Employers want to see how transactional / complex your sales are. This can be very important to potential employers depending on their business model.

 Deal Size

Similarly to sales cycle, know your average deal size as well as your smallest and largest deal. Also, if small deals are used to “land and expand”, make potential employers aware of this and give concrete examples of times where you have achieved this with success. Deal size can be a big factor for potential employers especially for companies with large deals; only highly skilled Account Execs can close out the largest deals!

Annual Target & Performance in Relation to Target

This is massively important – if you don’t know this, don’t bother showing up! Being able to ream off this information does two things. Firstly, it shows how good you are at your job but it also shows potential employers how commercially aware you are. Secondly, being able to explain variance in figures in relation to target (good or bad) shows you know exactly how the sales process works and will instill confidence in those interviewing you.

Target Market

Again this is important, possibly not a deal breaker but still a “need to know”. If you are a skilled software sales professional, the size of the companies you target can be important. Some employers may want people who have sold to a particular size organisation in a particular territory. Given the demand for software sales professionals this may not stop someone with good experience securing a new job, but at enterprise level it can be slightly more important.

Target Verticals

For employers who target particular industries, this can be a key influencer and can be the difference between getting a job offer ahead of another candidate.  There are a number of reasons behind this, you may already have an established network of contacts in this industry, you will be able to talk the talk with senior stakeholders, and with your strong industry knowledge you will be aware of the latest market trends, making you able to spot red flags in the sales process early.

Decision Makers

The final element relates to people you engage with during the sales process.  Who do you speak to when closing out deals? This shows at what level and what division of a business you can build credibility. For certain employers, depending on their technology, it may be important that you can establish strong relationships with senior technical staff such as CTOs. Other employers may want you to be able CMOs and VPs of Sales. Also the ability to talk numbers with a CFO can be instrumental in closing out a deal as they are often in control of the purse strings and ultimately sign off on large deals.

If you are thinking about a move and would like to chat about any of the points above or are thinking about a new job opportunity in the Sales & Marketing space feel free to get in touch with me. View my live opportunities here or call me on 01 – 6618740 or email jamie@executiveconnections.ie. 

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In recent months we have launched a new Digital & Technology division to meet demand for staff in this expanding industry.  With the demand for technically skilled candidates at an all time we recognised this as a key area for expansion.

The division has been headed up by Michael Moylan. With over 5 years recruitment experience within the Irish and Australian markets and a strong academic background with degrees in both Business & Entreneurship and Maths, Michael has been an excellent addition to the Executive Connections team. He is highly experienced in sourcing and recruiting all levels and disciplines of professionals within Digital Media, Information Technology, Ecommerce, Financial Services and Professional Services.

This new offering will allow for a more complete service and fully faceted recruitment approach for our clients. The addition of this new desk complements our other specialism areas in particular Marketing and Banking & Finance where roles have become increasingly technical. In recent months we have seen a growing demand for candidates with analytical, coding and data skills and we recognise that becoming experts in this area provides us with a great opportunity to grow our business. As the market advances it is important that we do too.

We currently have vacancies across a number of industries and levels. The roles we are currently seeking candidates for are: J2EE, Java Architects, Ruby on Rails, Linux Unix Administrator, Digital Business Analysts, PMO, Quant Developers, infrastructure, Scrum Masters, Agile Program Masters, PHP Developers, Web Producers, UI Engineers, Digital Producers, UX Architects, Web Developers, Mobile Developers and Windows 8 Developers. See our live roles and begin your job search here.

If you are interested in a new career opportunity or require support hiring staff in any of the areas above please do not hesitate to contact us today. Call Michael on 01-6618740 or email michael@executiveconnections.ie for career advice, market updates and job opportunities.

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