Sales Consultant

pActalent is a global leader in engineering and science services, partnering with some of the world’s most innovative organisations to solve complex business and technical challenges. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors to our clients and long-term career partners to our consultants. /p h3The Role /h3 pAs a bSales Consultant /b, you will play a key role in driving Actalent’s growth by winning new business and expanding existing client relationships. You’ll operate as a trusted, consultative partner — using strong market insight and commercial acumen to understand client challenges, influence hiring decisions, and deliver talent solutions that create real business impact. /p pYou will lead by example, executing high-quality sales activity aligned to the Actalent Business Cycle, while working closely with our Talent Delivery teams to ensure exceptional outcomes for both clients and consultants. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Business Development Account Growth /h3 ul liIdentify, target and develop new business opportunities within your market or specialism /li liGrow and protect existing accounts through a consultative, relationship-led approach /li liConduct structured account planning and prioritisation /li liLead effective client meetings to uncover business drivers, challenges and hiring needs /li liNegotiate terms, influence hiring decisions, and create urgency to drive successful outcomes /li /ul h3Client Partnership /h3 ul liBuild trusted relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders /li liAct as a strategic partner, aligning Actalent’s solutions to client goals /li liDeliver a compelling, tailored “Why Actalent” value proposition /li liConduct regular service touchpoints to ensure client satisfaction and retention /li /ul h3Market Commercial Expertise /h3 ul liDevelop deep knowledge of your market, sector and specialism /li liUse market insights to identify trends, risks and areas for growth /li liMaintain credibility as a subject matter expert with clients /li liPartner closely with Talent Delivery to ensure roles are filled efficiently and effectively /li liSupport sourcing strategies and problem-solve delivery challenges /liliUse CRM systems, dashboards and tools to manage activity and performance /li /ul h3Performance Results /h3 ul liPlan and organise activity to consistently achieve agreed performance targets /li liBalance delivery of current business with proactive pipeline development /li liAdapt approach and strategies to maximise results /li /ul h3What We’re Looking For /h3 h3Experience Motivation /h3 ul liInitial experience in B2B sales, business development, or strong motivation to start a career in sales /li liHigh motivation for active customer acquisition, especially phone-based outreach /li liUnderstanding that acquisition can be challenging – and the determination to stay persistent /li /ul h3Personality Way of Working /h3 ul liHigh resilience and perseverance /li liProactive, structured, and self-driven working style /li liEnjoyment of communication, learning, and collaboration /li /ul h3What Makes This Role Special /h3 ul liClear focus on business development and customer acquisition /li liDefined target customers – no unstructured prospecting /li liPersonal mentoring and structured professional development /li liExcellent entry point for a long-term career in sales /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liStructured onboarding and continuous professional development /li liIn-house training and access to learning platforms /li liTime and support for self-development, market learning and networking /li liA high-performance, collaborative culture with clear career progression /li /ul h3Why Join Actalent? /h3 pAt Actalent, you’ll be trusted to own your market, build long-term client partnerships, and shape your career in a business that invests heavily in its people. If you’re motivated by impact, relationships and growth, this is the place for you. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr