Alchemy Films Sales Executive
Date posted: 14 August 2024
Closing date for applications: 29 August 2024
The Role
Alchemy Films is looking for a self-motivated and proactive sales executive to join our team. Reporting to the Sales Manager and Business Partners, you will be responsible for supporting the sales function of the business within a growing team. It’s an ideal role for someone who’s keen to progress in an organisation whilst being supported to elevate their career in sales.
The successful candidate will be responsible for making connections with new business prospects directly, along with forging relationships with creative agencies. You’ll be targeting Marketing, HR and Creative professionals, so a basic understanding of the requirements and desires of these departments within larger organisations would be beneficial. There will be strong lines of communication daily, however you’ll need to be confident and content to work both independently and as part of the wider team.
Requirements
Full UK driving license
You are located within a commutable distance of our studios in Derbyshire (1-2 days per week)
An honest professional, who cares as much about getting the solution right for the client as making the sale
High level of resilience and the ability to handle rejection well
A great sense of self-motivation, ambition and determination
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flourish in a creative industry
Compelling communicator and presenter
Confident and personable individual
Good self-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Demonstrable record in a sales role in a service based B2B field, ideally for a creative service provider
Ambition to progress and move into a more senior role as the team grows
About Alchemy
We’re a multi-skilled, award winning team of filmmakers who are passionate about making amazing commercial films for our clients. Creating film and video content for TV and non-broadcast platforms, we pride ourselves on challenging client briefs to make films that deliver real impact and get real reactions from viewers.
Our clients span multiple sectors, including BTP, Netflix, England Netball, ZEISS, CALA Homes, Carlsberg, East Midlands Railway, University of Westminster and many more.
We’re looking for an individual that can match our team’s genuine passion and enthusiasm for commercial and corporate film production. We’re not corporate. We dress casual and our product is fun and exciting! We’re looking for someone who is driven, focused and adaptable. Ideally someone who feels at home outside of a traditional corporate environment but can also feel at ease liaising with corporate clients.
In return, you’ll be part of a team that respects your work, your ideas, and that’s genuinely invested in your development, helping you hone your craft though ongoing training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
Data building, scraping, cleansing, enhancing: data profiling activities
Direct marketing activities, telemarketing, email and LinkedIn outreach
Using tools such as Hubspot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other CRM systems and email marketing platforms to manage pipeline and email campaigns
Making appointments, scheduling meetings, diary management & logistical planning
Generating and nurturing leads, efficient pipeline management
Supporting the Sales Manager both online and in person at pitches and creds meetings when necessary
Working with our in-house producer to price services that are appropriate for the client when needed
Attending expos, conferences and networking events across the UK and (potentially) internationally
Reporting stats and achieving set KPI’s on a weekly / monthly / annual basis
Salary
Starting salary of £22,000 (plus OTE)
Benefits
Hybrid working
Company pension
Discount Scheme on hundreds of retailers including major supermarkets
Mentoring from an experienced Sales Manager
Ongoing training and development opportunities